used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
(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 All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading He picked his way past cots in the corridors.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were snoring there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
not divisible by two
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He picked his way past cots in the corridors.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He picked his way past cots in the corridors.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
roisterers
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From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading Men were snoring there.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
move an implement through
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
Thelismer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
thuddingadjective
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
From this reading All night roisterers had flanked his room, there had been the buzz of eager argument overhead, riot of dispute below, and continual thudding of hurrying feet in the corridors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ODD TRICK Thelismer Thornton was one of the first to stir next morning in the big hotel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He picked his way past cots in the corridors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men were snoring there.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He had gone to sleep realizing that the hive was in a state of upheaval extraordinary, but he slept calmly in spite of it, and woke refreshed.
