used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
anew
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
(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 “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
cocksnounUS /kɑːks/
plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
corn-bin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
crowingnounUS /ˈkroʊɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
at any time
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
glimmered
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From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
on one occasion
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
palingnoun
a fence made of upright pickets
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
in the near future
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Matthew growled, rolling over on the other side in a bad temper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Lie still once for all, and trouble me not!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Simon was quiet for a minute; but as soon as ever Matthew was snoring again, he slipped away behind the corn-bin; for they were sleeping in the barn, and he fancied he could see the first faint streaks of morning light.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Darkness still reigned over the land, though the stars were paling, and a little light glimmered in the east, and the first cocks were crowing, flapping their wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He got at the tools that had been laid ready the evening before, groping for them in the dark; and he made such haste that some fell to the floor with a loud thud, and Matthew swore in his sleep.
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