used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
bleakeradjectiveUS /ˈbliːkər/
comparative of “bleak” — offering little or no hope
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
dearly loved
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
EXODUSnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
a social unit living together
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
hunting-grounds
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From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
and nothing more
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
phantasmagoricadjective
characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
quivered
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From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
rancorousadjectiveUS /ˈræŋkərəs/
showing deep-seated resentment
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
not in physical motion
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
straight-limbed
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From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
Strang
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From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
To-night
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From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His tremulous nerves quivered at the first shock, ready to flash back to his brain the bleaker universe of aches and regrets and rancorous household quarrels.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EXODUS Billy Strang was dreaming happy dreams--dreams of action and adventure, in which he figured not as the morbid cripple, but as the straight-limbed hero.
which person or people
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Matt was generally with him in these happy hunting-grounds of sleep--dear old Matt, who had become a creature of dream to his waking life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But absorbed as Billy was in this phantasmagoric happiness, he was still the sport of every unwonted sound from the real world.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading To-night he sat up suddenly, with a premonition of something strange, and gazed into the darkness of the bedroom, seeing only the dim outline of the other bed in which his two younger brothers slept.
