used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who are youse?" asked Jimmy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Who are youse?" asked Jimmy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
without stop or interruption
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
and nothing more
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little light came in between the packing box and the side of the factory, and by it Jimmy was startled to perceive that his lodging place had another occupant than himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first he thought he was dreaming, but when the noise continued--a noise of some one groaning as if in pain--the newsboy sat suddenly up on the pile of bags and looked about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW BOY Several hours later, just when it was getting daylight, Jimmy was awakened by hearing a strange noise close to his ear.
which person or people
From this reading Who are youse?" asked Jimmy.
youse
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From this reading Who are youse?" asked Jimmy.
