used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shudder ran through me.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I arose and stood trembling in every limb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
have
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
beech-wood
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From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I arose and stood trembling in every limb.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I arose and stood trembling in every limb.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading I arose and stood trembling in every limb.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A shudder ran through me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
a course of conduct
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A shudder ran through me.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
express in words
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading A shudder ran through me.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I arose and stood trembling in every limb.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A shudder ran through me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
a shaky motion
From this reading I arose and stood trembling in every limb.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could not now say what my real intention was.
at the time that
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was still sitting, stupefied and incapable of reflection, by the dead man, when the first rays of the sun, which rose with tremulous lustre over the sea, fell upon his pallid face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then I ran, as fast as my tottering feet would bear me, along the path that descended from the ruin to the beech-wood.
