used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
(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 In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading I myself was dying to go to sleep.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
every person
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I myself was dying to go to sleep.
the act of departing
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I myself was dying to go to sleep.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
IMPACTnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
the force of workers available
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I myself was dying to go to sleep.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
SentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In view of the gravity of the situation I encouraged myself in the idea of going the rounds every hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sentries were to relieve each other in definite order--but what guarantee was there?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FIRST IMPACT What made me a little anxious was the need for sleep manifest in nearly everyone.
which person or people
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading In another hour all these men, who were yawning now, would be snoring!
