used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
apesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
exhale hard
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
intentionally conceived
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
give a description of
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
divisible by two
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
only a very short time before
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
HOSTILITIESnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
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 It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
a particular point in time
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
except for; apart from
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
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 As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As one in a dream, and hardly more conscious of his movements than a sleeper, he remained during the next five days in the lower story of the building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
precisely as stated
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A most unnatural and unhealthy condition of mind it was; but another under the same circumstances might have displayed even less fortitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
at the time that
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is difficult to describe the condition of mind into which Philip fell when the hope which had so long sustained him took flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He believed death to be inevitable in a very short time, and that it was an equal chance whether the blow would be dealt by pirates or apes; therefore, with his sensibilities dulled by the conviction that his days on earth were few, he passed them as does the brute, and without thought save for the one supreme moment.
