used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat up and listened.
Andy's
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From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
apart from; not including
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
How
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From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He sat up and listened.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
near-by
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From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
outlivedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/
past form of “outlive” — live longer than
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat up and listened.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
not in physical motion
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading How long he slept he could not know, but he was suddenly aroused by a sharp knock on the outer door below stairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sat up and listened.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT That was to be a night of experiences--the beginning, the real beginning of Andy's life; all the rest had been preparation.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading After reaching his room, he flung himself wearily upon the bed.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All was still except the trickling of a near-by waterfall, which had outlived the dry weather.
