used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
anew
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
from appearances alone
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
Bernibus
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From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell until then," and with that he quit the room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
set up or found
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
come together
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
the middle of the day
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
not divisible by two
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
with speed
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
with low volume
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Farewell until then," and with that he quit the room.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Farewell until then," and with that he quit the room.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
split-second
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Farewell until then," and with that he quit the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Farewell until then," and with that he quit the room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed odd to me, but as Wagner became livid again quickly after his split-second lapse and gave me a hearty "Good morning", I thought nothing more of it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Farewell until then," and with that he quit the room.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading After his greeting, he continued: "The day is ripe for victory, my friend, and the time is come for battle.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
at the time that
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We both have some preparations to complete, and so must separate, but we will meet again at noon in the entrance hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I awoke the next morning I found Bernibus and Wagner conversing quietly in the corner of my bed chambers, and as I first opened my eyes I saw Wagner looking at me with a blank, glazed expression, while Bernibus' was one of apprehension, apparently on my behalf.
