used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
Bess
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From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
having the place or position changed
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
freshenverbUS /ˈfreʃən/
make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
the act of departing
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
in motion
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
reception-room
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From this reading As I reached the parlor floor Nixon came out of the reception-room.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Oh, Miss!” he exclaimed, “going out?” surprised, doubtless, to see me in my hat and jacket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “A few steps,” I answered, and then stopped, not a little disturbed; for in moving to open the door he had discovered that the key was not in it and was showing his amazement somewhat conspicuously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bess must have her box and I a breath of fresh air before breakfast, to freshen me up a bit and clear my mind for the decisive act, since my broken rest had failed to refresh me.
precisely as stated
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bad night, a very bad night, but for all that I was down early the next morning.
