used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started up, and wrenched back the curtain.
aroused or activated
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He started up, and wrenched back the curtain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
CairnnounUS /kern/
a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading Dr. Cairn dreamt a vivid dream.
characterising
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From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He started up, and wrenched back the curtain.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Cairn dreamt a vivid dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Dr. Cairn dreamt a vivid dream.
dreamlessly
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From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading Dr. Cairn dreamt a vivid dream.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
over-tired
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From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started up, and wrenched back the curtain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Opening his eyes, he peered through the cloudy netting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He started up, and wrenched back the curtain.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Dr. Cairn dreamt a vivid dream.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He dreamt that he was awakened by the sound of a gentle rapping.
WITCH-QUEEN
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From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WITCH-QUEEN A man mentally over-tired sleeps either dreamlessly, or dreams with a vividness greater than that characterising the dreams of normal slumber.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading He started up, and wrenched back the curtain.
