used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE WILDERNESS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
ELECTRICIANnounUS /ɪlekˈtrɪʃən/
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
From this reading AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE WILDERNESS.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
frost-covered
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From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
only a very short time before
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
the act of retaining something
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE WILDERNESS.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
napsnounUS /næps/
plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
and nothing more
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
carry out
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE WILDERNESS.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But exhausted nature proved too much for his good intentions, and he had hardly lain down before he fell into a dead, dreamless sleep that lasted for many hours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
at the time that
From this reading When Cabot threw himself down on that lounge he fully intended to remain awake, or at most to take only a series of short naps, always holding himself in readiness to assist the sufferer on the opposite side of the room.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE WILDERNESS.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Daylight was streaming in at the frost-covered windows and the storm of the night before had evidently spent its fury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he next awoke it was with a start, and he sat up bewildered by the strangeness of his environment.
