used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Peter didn't tell them the truth.
didn't
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From this reading But Peter didn't tell them the truth.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Morning seemed to make a difference in the point of view.
having the place or position changed
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
ELEMENTSnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
hear with intention
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
engage in
From this reading Morning seemed to make a difference in the point of view.
the force of workers available
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning seemed to make a difference in the point of view.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
the middle of the day
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading But Peter didn't tell them the truth.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Morning seemed to make a difference in the point of view.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
express in words
From this reading But Peter didn't tell them the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But Peter didn't tell them the truth.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
precisely as stated
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Morning seemed to make a difference in the point of view.
look attentively
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He slept until noon and then went to the house for orders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading NEW ELEMENTS Some of the men on guard in the middle watch reported that they had heard what seemed to be the sounds of music very far away in the woods and were disturbed at the trick their ears had played upon them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If listening for the notes of a piano would keep them awake, listen they should.
