used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
cannot
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From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
Edmund
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From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
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 THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
a person who carries a message
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
and nothing more
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
successive (without a break)
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
in a strange manner
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have only a confused recollection that he spoke, and that his words had a marvelous effect upon my broken spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack's joy was no less than mine, although he had not suffered mentally as I had done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
which person or people
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
belonging to which person
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My heart bounded with joy, as if a messenger had come straight from the earth itself, bearing a reprieve whose authority could not be called in question.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE SUN GOD Strangely enough, I, who have an exceptional memory for spoken words, cannot, by any effort, recall what Edmund said, as his face beamed in upon us.
but in spite of that
From this reading But I can see, as if it were yet before me, the smile that illumined his features.
