used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
divisible by two
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
set up or found
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
half-dressed
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From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
to a considerable degree
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
easily agitated
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
and nothing more
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
PURCELLnounUS /pərˈsel/
English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695)
From this reading YOUNG PURCELL.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
move hurridly
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
not in physical motion
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning found young Purcell in a state of excitement and nervous agitation still greater than that of the previous night.
a special situation
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He jumped up in dismay, but even the most hurried toilet could not get him in time; and his mother appeared at his door as he prepared to rush out half-dressed, preventing his exit.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
wrong-doing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such a thing had never happened to him before, and his shame and sense of wrong-doing were more than reason.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG PURCELL.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He had not slept during the natural time for sleep, and in consequence, according to the fashion of youth unaccustomed to watching, had fallen very fast and heavily asleep, out of sheer fatigue in the morning, waking only with an indescribable sense of guilt to hear the bells ringing for the morning service in the Abbey.
