used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the morning, at five, Matt Rice came.
completely unclothed
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the morning, at five, Matt Rice came.
a person who is in charge
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
CUBnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
didn't
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From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
Dr
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From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In the morning, at five, Matt Rice came.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
Gitney
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From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
immediately past
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading In the morning, at five, Matt Rice came.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, at five, Matt Rice came.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
Reade
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From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
RicenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading In the morning, at five, Matt Rice came.
Rutter
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From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
without speaking
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sat by, silently, in the big tent, nursing the patient as Dr. Gitney directed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
male cat
From this reading FROM CUB TO ACTING CHIEF Tom didn’t sleep that night.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Tom gladly surrendered the post to him and took a scant hour of deep slumber on the bare ground outside.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “Wake up, Reade,” ordered Rutter, at last shaking the cub and hauling him to his feet.
