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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

later than; following

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

(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 The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

go away from a place

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

engage in

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

according to the clock

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

more desirable than another

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

a very sleepy state

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So he bade the captain good night after announcing his changed resolve, and promising to be back a bit before sun-peep.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE UNDERMINER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The guide had altered his purpose; on second thoughts, he preferred to make the circuit outside the camping ground for the better security of all.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As it came on nine o'clock, Lieutenant Joe and Dearborn took leave of their superior and of the table.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE UNDERMINER.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The former of the pair seemed to be overpowered by sleepiness, for he had been blinking like an owl during the conversation, and, were he not so polite a man, would have fallen forward and slumbered among the dishes, his head on his arms.