used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHASED BY A MADMAN.
AlaricnounUS /ˈælərɪk/
king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
(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 at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
Bonny's
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From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHASED BY A MADMAN.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
CHASEDnounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading CHASED BY A MADMAN.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
intentionally conceived
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
MADMANnounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading CHASED BY A MADMAN.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
not in physical motion
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
on one occasion
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
cut with a saw
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading All at once he became conscious that some one was talking in a low tone, and, glancing in that direction, saw the form of their host, magnified by the dim light into gigantic proportions, bending over Alaric.
in the direction of
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
at the time that
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bonny's bed was nearest the side of the hut, while Alaric lay beyond him towards its centre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morning was breaking when the former awoke from a troubled dream, so filled with a presentiment of impending evil that his forehead was bathed in a cold perspiration.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For the space of a minute he lay motionless, striving to reassure himself that his terror was without foundation.
