adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I say, you and I are a nice pair of idiots!”
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
CARGOnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
couldn't
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From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
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 THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
frightfullyadverbUS /ˈfraɪtfəli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Merriman grunted.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
Hilliard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading I say, you and I are a nice pair of idiots!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
Merriman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading I say, you and I are a nice pair of idiots!”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I say, you and I are a nice pair of idiots!”
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
pessimistnounUS /ˈpesəməst/
a person who expects the worst
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I say, you and I are a nice pair of idiots!”
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECOND CARGO Merriman was awakened in the early hours of the following morning by a push on the shoulder and, opening his eyes, he was amazed to see Hilliard, dressed only in his pajamas, leaning over him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On his friend’s face was an expression of excitement and delight which made him a totally different man from the gloomy pessimist of the previous day.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Merriman, old man,” he cried, though in repressed tones—it was only a little after five—“I’m frightfully sorry to stir you up, but I just couldn’t help it.
