used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRIZZLY BEAR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ebenezer Onthank was an early riser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
in a state of sleep
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
have
From this reading A GRIZZLY BEAR.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Seeing his companions yet sleeping, he concluded to take a walk.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Seeing his companions yet sleeping, he concluded to take a walk.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ebenezer Onthank was an early riser.
Ebenezer
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From this reading Ebenezer Onthank was an early riser.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
Ferguson
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From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
GRIZZLYnounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading A GRIZZLY BEAR.
an established custom
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
menfolks
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From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
Onthank
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From this reading Ebenezer Onthank was an early riser.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
move upward
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading Ebenezer Onthank was an early riser.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing his companions yet sleeping, he concluded to take a walk.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Seeing his companions yet sleeping, he concluded to take a walk.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
carry out
From this reading Seeing his companions yet sleeping, he concluded to take a walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
male cat
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Seeing his companions yet sleeping, he concluded to take a walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ebenezer Onthank was an early riser.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
at the time that
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He had been brought up on a farm, where, during a part of the year it was the custom for the "menfolks" to rise between four and five o'clock in the morning to begin the labors of the day.
but in spite of that
From this reading His old habit clung to him, and at five o'clock, when Tom and Ferguson were yet asleep, Mr. Onthank sprang from his leafy couch refreshed and vigorous.
