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From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
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From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
anew
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
increase twofold
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading My God!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
how
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From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
subject to death
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
not any; not one
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
and nothing more
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
a full supply
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
on the contrary
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
in or at that place or location
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am again double locked in my cell, this time for the night--fourteen mortal hours.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
look attentively
From this reading MONDAY AFTERNOON Later in the day; about 5:30, I think; I have no watch and nowhere does there seem to be a clock in sight, so I am necessarily rather vague as to the exact time.
which person or people
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
in the company of; together with
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
produce a literary work
From this reading For me there is plenty to do--to write, to read, to think about; but how about those who do not care for reading, who write with difficulty, or who can neither read nor write?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
a late time of life
From this reading Then again, I look forward to only six nights in this stone vault; but how about those who must look forward to an endless series of nights, month after month, year after year, five, ten, fifteen, twenty years, life?
