used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
a youthful male person
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
Clara
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From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
wanted intensely
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "I'm used to getting up earlier than this when I'm home.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
set up or found
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I'm used to getting up earlier than this when I'm home.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
not any; not one
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
express in words
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
be seated
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I'm used to getting up earlier than this when I'm home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm used to getting up earlier than this when I'm home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'm used to getting up earlier than this when I'm home.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I'm used to getting up earlier than this when I'm home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
(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 "Well, I must say I'm getting into lazy ways," was the boy's remark.
at the time that
From this reading It was almost ten o'clock when Roger came downstairs, rubbing his eyes.
which person or people
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found no one about the house but Clara, who greeted him with a smile and an invitation to sit down to a fresh hot breakfast she had prepared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BAD NEWS Roger slept late that morning, and his aunt would not let Adrian awaken him, much as the country boy desired to hear more of his cousin's adventures.
