used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
anew
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
(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 After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
have
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
Eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
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 In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
a message received and understood
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
with speed
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
only a very short time before
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
superintended
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From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
precisely as stated
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
at the time that
From this reading _NEARLY CAPTURED._ I seemed to have slept scarcely five minutes when a knocking at the door wakened me, and I rubbed my eyes dreamily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I ate she superintended the packing of a wallet which was to bear me company to the Eagle’s Nest, and for which, later in the day, I felt very grateful.
which person or people
From this reading After a hearty breakfast I thanked my kind hostess again, and promising, if all went well, to return at dusk, joined Nicholas, who had slung the wallet over his shoulder.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading In spite of the early hour, the countess had risen to see that I had a comfortable meal, and to wish me success in my enterprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Nicholas, with the information that breakfast was ready; so, jumping out of bed, I quickly washed and dressed.
