used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWAKENING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading AN AWAKENING.
exhale hard
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But that friend had met a horrible death.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
half-chaffing
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From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
provoking horror
From this reading But that friend had met a horrible death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But that friend had met a horrible death.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that friend had met a horrible death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a terrible shock to the boy, and for a few moments he seemed dazed as if by a physical blow.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John's heart sank like lead, and for the time the light went out of the sky for him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had come into camp weary of body but light and gay of heart, full of triumph, sure of a half-chaffing word of commendation from his friend and comrade.
