used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
Andy
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From this reading "Now watch," murmured Andy, somewhat excitedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Now watch," murmured Andy, somewhat excitedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Now watch," murmured Andy, somewhat excitedly.
not any; not one
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now watch," murmured Andy, somewhat excitedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
and nothing more
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
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 Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
an educational institution
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
semi-darkness
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From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
SNEAKverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Now watch," murmured Andy, somewhat excitedly.
Stowell's
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From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
undressing
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From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
look attentively
From this reading "Now watch," murmured Andy, somewhat excitedly.
(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 THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
at the time that
From this reading Then, when clad only in his pajamas, he turned off the light and moved in the semi-darkness toward the bed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one of his pockets he carried a piece of cake, and this he ate with satisfaction while undressing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE JOKE ON THE SNEAK The window of Stowell's room had been left open so the boys outside could hear, as well as see, what went on within.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading They saw the sneak of the school yawn and stretch as if he was tired, and then he lost no time in preparing to retire.
