Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

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From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

later than; following

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

(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 Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

confined by bonds

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

intentionally conceived

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

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From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

plural of “eyeball” — the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

opinion or judgment

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

with resolute determination

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

the act of grasping

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

to an unacceptable degree

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

immediately past

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

and nothing more

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading At last, despite the pain in his eyes, he managed to get his eyelids open.

capable of being influenced or formed

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

a slow or gradual disappearance

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

make very hot and dry

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

the environmental condition

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

a special situation

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Then he became aware of his aching head, of a sense of utter lassitude, as if he had been bruised all over in some machine that had caught him up and held him in its grip for endless aeons.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

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 After the lapse of a few minutes, during which he struggled with the receding waves of unconsciousness, he came to a realization of his surroundings.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Escape_ An intolerably bright light that seemed to sear his eyeballs was the first thing of which Jim was conscious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He tried to struggle to his feet, only to discover that he was firmly bound with what appeared to be tough creepers, pliant as ropes.