used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He soared above my objection.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
for the reason that
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
Eva
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From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soared above my objection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
How
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From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He soared above my objection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He soared above my objection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
rigiditynounUS /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
sentimentalitynounUS /ˌsentəmenˈtælɪti/
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
She's
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From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading He soared above my objection.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
straightly
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From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
untouchableadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃəbəl/
beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment
From this reading “She’s so untouchable,” he said with admiration that did not now complain.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
wanesnounUS /weɪnz/
plural of “wane” — a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
at the time that
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the eyes of his mind there should have risen the unnatural moon--large, and artificial like a stage setting--rising to look at the astounding city with a face of dead stuff.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Always when within his reach, she stood straightly upright; if she had had a less plastic body she would have given the impression of rigidity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said--cruelly, because Eva had accused him of sentimentality: “How could you have forgotten that the moon wanes, and is cold and not to be counted on to warm the house?”
