used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
Dinah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
encompassesverbUS /enˈkʌmpəsəz/
third-person singular of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
divisible by two
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
impenetrably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
Isabel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
for more time
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
mountain-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
not any; not one
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
and nothing more
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
in a swift manner
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
precisely as stated
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Sometimes she fancied that the sound of voices came muffled through the fog that hung impenetrably upon the great slope.
migratory
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RETURN What happened after the passing of her vision Dinah never fully knew, so slack had become her grip upon material things.
at the time that
From this reading And when this fancy caught her, her spirit drifted back very swiftly to the near neighbourhood of that inert and frozen body that lay so helpless in the dark.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her spirit seemed to be wandering aimlessly about the mountain-side while her body lay in icy chains within that miserable shelter.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of Isabel's presence she was no longer even dimly aware, and she knew neither fear nor pain, only a wide desolation of emptiness that encompassed her as atmosphere encompasses the world.
