used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I scarce know how I came to forget you.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I scarce know how I came to forget you.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
HeydaynounUS /ˈheɪdeɪ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
how
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From this reading I scarce know how I came to forget you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I scarce know how I came to forget you.
a boy or man
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see--where should you lie to-night?
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Let me see--where should you lie to-night?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
Royston
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From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
only a very short time before
From this reading I scarce know how I came to forget you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see--where should you lie to-night?
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
have in common
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Let me see--where should you lie to-night?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
to-night
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From this reading Let me see--where should you lie to-night?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
look attentively
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
in or at the place that
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am very wakeful, and it will be company for us both."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The high back of the settle where I sat being between us, Captain Royston upon his return did not perceive me until, having dismissed the sentry and set his candlestick upon a table, he drew near the fire to warm himself; then, his eyes falling upon me--"Heyday, lad!" he cried, "I did think you abed and asleep by this.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The house is mighty full, and I would not put you with----" "Let me share your watch here an hour, Captain," I said.
