used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I nodded my head to signify I was awake and listening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I nodded my head to signify I was awake and listening.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
dearly loved
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
converges
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From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
the first light of day
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
gabbleverb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I nodded my head to signify I was awake and listening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading I nodded my head to signify I was awake and listening.
Marc's
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From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
in motion
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading I nodded my head to signify I was awake and listening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
on one occasion
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
a human being
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading I nodded my head to signify I was awake and listening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
Soul's
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From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
express in speech
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
stealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈstelθiəst/
superlative of “stealthy” — marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
Supremer
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From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
tackingnounUS /ˈtækɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Soul’s Supremer Sense At this point it seems proper that I should once more speak in my own person; for at this point the story of my beloved once more converges to my own.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first pallor of dawn was sifting down amongst us from the open hatch, opened for air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a ringing gabble of small waves against the ship’s side, covering up all trivial sounds; and I knew we were tacking.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading I was awakened out of a bitter dream by Marc’s lips moving at my ear in the stealthiest whisper.
