used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
(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 “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t you think it is necessary to stand watch?”
the act of consuming food
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
hadn't
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From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
absolutely essential
From this reading “Don’t you think it is necessary to stand watch?”
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
Nelse
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From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading “So scoop in a full supply.”
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So scoop in a full supply.”
in the near future
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Don’t you think it is necessary to stand watch?”
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “So scoop in a full supply.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Don’t you think it is necessary to stand watch?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
look attentively
From this reading “Don’t you think it is necessary to stand watch?”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
at the time that
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
in or at the place that
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In this world, when one desire has been satisfied another springs up, as the boys learned after eating a hearty supper, for as soon as their hunger was appeased both felt the necessity of slumber.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading “It seems as if I hadn’t been to sleep for a week,” Nelse said, with a yawn, as he stretched himself out at full length where the bushes would screen him from the wind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There is nothing to prevent your getting all you want now,” the mate replied.
