used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREPARING FOR A NEW START.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Ferguson was already dressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, Tom, are you rested?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well, Tom, are you rested?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
someone who is a detective
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Ferguson was already dressed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
Ferguson
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From this reading Mr. Ferguson was already dressed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR A NEW START.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Ferguson; I slept like a top.
of great significance or value
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Ferguson; I slept like a top.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ferguson was already dressed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PREPARING FOR A NEW START.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR A NEW START.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
with speed
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
To recall to mind.
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading "Well, Tom, are you rested?" he asked.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
the state of being asleep
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Ferguson; I slept like a top.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PREPARING FOR A NEW START.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
male cat
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Ferguson; I slept like a top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
(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, Tom, are you rested?" he asked.
at the time that
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Tom opened his eyes he did not at first remember where he was, but a glance at Dick Russell, his new acquaintance, stretched out on the floor and still sleeping, quickly recalled the important events of the day previous.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Ferguson; I slept like a top.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Tom, are you rested?" he asked.
