used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mind seemed in a measure benumbed.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading His mind seemed in a measure benumbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind seemed in a measure benumbed.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His mind seemed in a measure benumbed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind seemed in a measure benumbed.
Murtagh
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From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
and nothing more
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
Royal'snounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
possessive form of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His mind seemed in a measure benumbed.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
push forcefully
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The defense of the hut was quite forgotten, and every other feeling was cut short by horror.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went backwards and forwards through the woods with his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shock of Royal's death had been so sudden, so totally inconceivable beforehand, that it was only with great difficulty he could realize it now.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Murtagh in the meantime wandered alone through the woods above the island.
