used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
in addition
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
from appearances alone
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
for the reason that
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
Carleton
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From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
divisible by two
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THROUGH THE FOREST.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
go away from a place
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
not in physical motion
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
readjustverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust anew
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He flung himself about for a few seconds, and then rolled back almost in the same posture, apparently resuming his heavy slumber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE FOREST.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE FOREST.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Jack Carleton occasionally gave his eyes fitful rest by holding them closed for a few moments, but the tantalizing visions did not leave him even then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His arm became so painfully cramped under his head that he was compelled to shift his position; and he seized the occasion to readjust his limbs, which were also becoming wearied because of the long time he had held them motionless.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to give the whole movement the seeming of a natural action done in sleep.
