used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
aroused or activated
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
BARRINGTON
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From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
Courthorne
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From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
remove the dust from
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
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 COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I gave you a little surprise last night?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
immediately past
From this reading I gave you a little surprise last night?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I gave you a little surprise last night?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
in the near future
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I gave you a little surprise last night?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
at the time that
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
a Caucasian
From this reading When Winston came in he looked up from the bed where he lay, with the dust still white upon his clothing, and his face showed gray and haggard in the creeping light.
Winston
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From this reading COLONEL BARRINGTON IS CONVINCED It was not until early morning that Courthorne awakened from the stupor he sank into soon after Winston conveyed him into his homestead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First, however, he asked for a little food, and ate it with apparent difficulty.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I'm feeling a trifle better now," he said; "still, I scarcely fancy I could get up just yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I gave you a little surprise last night?"
