adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
ASSAULTnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
COMMITTEDadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
Dickson
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From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MR.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
McCUNN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOW MR.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading McCUNN COMMITTED AN ASSAULT UPON AN ALLY Dickson always maintained that his senses did not leave him for more than a second or two, but he admitted that he did not remember very clearly the events of the next few hours.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There was a perpetual sound of water in his ears and of men's voices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He was conscious of a bad pain above his eyes, and something wet trickling down his cheek.
wobbleverbUS /ˈwɑːbəl/
move unsteadily
From this reading He found himself dropped roughly on the ground and forced to walk, and was aware that his legs were inclined to wobble.
