used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
(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 He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
BLUSHESnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
take in solid food
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
Ewing
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From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
hungered
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From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Yet instinct was rebelling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
rebellingverbUS /rɪˈbelɪŋ/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Yet instinct was rebelling.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
Teevan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet instinct was rebelling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vague enough they were, but they rested on a sickening effect of emptiness, a time blank of achievement.
at the time that
From this reading There were tired afternoons when he hungered to eat of the fruit of his own way.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He still regarded Teevan as quite all of the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A LADY BLUSHES As the winter wore on Ewing fell into doubt and dread.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet instinct was rebelling.
