used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But I did not know how to start upon it.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
how
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From this reading But I did not know how to start upon it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I did not know how to start upon it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
except for; apart from
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But I did not know how to start upon it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But I did not know how to start upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FIRST MOVE My first plans were not easy to form.
at the time that
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was like a blind man groping for some object which has slipped from his fingers, and not knowing in which direction to search for it first.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had a great and solemn purpose before me, a purpose which was my first consideration in life, and which nothing but death would cause me to relinquish.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I was in London when the idea occurred to me, save for which this story might never have been written.
