used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
bustled
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From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
choppingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
companion's
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From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
DISILLUSIONS
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From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
else
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From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
an act that fails
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
fellingverbUS /ˈfelɪŋ/
-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
start firing a weapon
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
a state of high honor
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
immediately past
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
a particular point in time
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
monosyllables
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From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
not any; not one
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
oversocks
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From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
having a point
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
in the near future
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DISILLUSIONS As soon as he could get away next morning Matt drew on his oversocks and started for home, racked by indefinite fears.
straddleverbUS /ˈstrædəl/
sit or stand astride of
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
carry out
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
Tommy
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From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
transcendingverbUS /trænˈsendɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But at last he got away, Tommy undertaking, in a minimum of monosyllables, to attend to everything else.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To see sky and forest take fire in gradual glory was an ecstasy transcending the apprehensions of the moment.
look attentively
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
wood-pile
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From this reading Tommy had asked no questions during the morning meal, and made no complaints about Matt’s failure to rouse him; but on being apprised of his companion’s intended journey, he had pointed to the scanty wood-pile--a reminder that had delayed Matt by a couple of hours spent in felling and chopping up a straddle or two.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had not troubled to rouse Tommy to take his watch, for he knew he himself would not sleep a wink, and it seemed a pity to disturb so deep and healthy a slumber; so he bustled about to blur his thoughts, and had breakfast ready an hour after sunrise, which his anxiety did not prevent him from observing.
