used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
bethought
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From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BILL CRANE'S DISAGREEABLE DISCOVERY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
CRANE'SnounUS /kreɪnz/
possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading BILL CRANE'S DISAGREEABLE DISCOVERY.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
DISAGREEABLEadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading BILL CRANE'S DISAGREEABLE DISCOVERY.
the act of discovering something
From this reading BILL CRANE'S DISAGREEABLE DISCOVERY.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
a particular point in time
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
only a very short time before
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
at the time that
From this reading It was five o'clock in the morning when Bill Crane opened his eyes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I must get away while John Miles is still asleep," he bethought himself.
belonging to which person
From this reading But the consciousness that he had a treasure to guard, and the knowledge that he was at any moment liable to be called to account by the real owner, whose camp was scarcely more than a mile distant, aroused him to exertion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
but in spite of that
From this reading He felt refreshed by his night's sleep, yet under ordinary circumstances would have deferred getting up for at least an hour.
