used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was still drowsy and scarce knew where he was.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then he remembered that the day was Saturday and the place Padina.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading He was still drowsy and scarce knew where he was.
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 Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still drowsy and scarce knew where he was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was still drowsy and scarce knew where he was.
maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
Marco
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From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
Padina
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From this reading Then he remembered that the day was Saturday and the place Padina.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then he remembered that the day was Saturday and the place Padina.
with speed
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
with speed
From this reading In a moment he was out of bed and dressing rapidly in the dawning daylight.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then he remembered that the day was Saturday and the place Padina.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
Rosen
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From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then he remembered that the day was Saturday and the place Padina.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was still drowsy and scarce knew where he was.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
slumbers
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From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he remembered that the day was Saturday and the place Padina.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
precisely as stated
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
at the time that
From this reading Morton had set the alarm clock for a very early hour, so that it was still almost dark when its insistent ringing roused him from his slumbers.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was still drowsy and scarce knew where he was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
showing curiosity
From this reading He was thinking quickly, too, wondering if Rachel Rosen had arranged with the maid’s sweetheart, Marco.
