used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
announcesverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
Ashfield
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From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
ASHLEY
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From this reading JACK ASHLEY, JOURNALIST.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
the first light of day
From this reading It is early dawn.
disturbernoun
a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
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 It is early dawn.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is early dawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is early dawn.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK ASHLEY, JOURNALIST.
JOURNALISTnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading JACK ASHLEY, JOURNALIST.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
the act of departing politely
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
piscatorialadjective
relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
slumbers
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From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
the season of growth
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A loud pounding on the door of his room in the tavern at South Ashfield awakens Mr. Jack Ashley from a dream of piscatorial conquest.
thumpverbUS /θʌmp/
move rhythmically
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Ashley rolls out of bed and plunges his face into a brimming bowl of spring water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Four o’clock!” announces the disturber of his slumbers, with a parting thump.
