used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DREAMS OF LOVE, AND OTHER DREAMS.
ArcadiannounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪdiən/
an inhabitant of Arcadia
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
beddedadjectiveUS /ˈbedɪd/
deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
chinksnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
the first light of day
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading DREAMS OF LOVE, AND OTHER DREAMS.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading DREAMS OF LOVE, AND OTHER DREAMS.
march in a procession
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DREAMS OF LOVE, AND OTHER DREAMS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DREAMS OF LOVE, AND OTHER DREAMS.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He did not close his eyes until he had seen the first glimmering of dawn silver the chinks of his shutters.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
sybaritenoun
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leon learned to his cost, that a good conscience and a good bed are not enough to insure a good sleep.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain he tossed into every possible position, as if to shift the burden from one shoulder on to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He was bedded like a sybarite, innocent as an Arcadian shepherd, and, moreover, tired as a soldier after a forced march; nevertheless a dull sleeplessness weighed upon him until morning.
