used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
for the reason that
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
with resolute determination
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
for a limitless time
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
not any; not one
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
the local environment
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
projecture
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From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading All its parts appeared equally solid and smooth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
the season of growth
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Some spring, therefore, secretly existed, which might forever elude the senses, but on which the hand, by being moved over it in all directions, might accidentally light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It could not be doubted that one of its sides served the purpose of a lid, and was possible to be raised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mere strength could not be applied to raise it, because there was no projecture which might be firmly held by the hand, and by which force could be exerted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I surveyed it with the utmost attention.
