used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
the first light of day
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
set up or found
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
NightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
Phillida's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
PTAH-HOTEP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Nightmare doubts galloped ruthless hoofs over any repose.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Fair speech is more rare than the emerald found by slave maidens on the pebbles."--PTAH-HOTEP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not a pleasant sleep, although I had not returned to my apartment until dawn.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten o'clock, next morning, I was summoned from my sleep by the bell of the telephone beside my bed.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Phillida's voice came over the wire to me like the morning song of a bird.
