used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
AfflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
anew
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
(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 I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
AwakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
blanknessnoun
the state of being blank; void; emptiness
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
clothing in general
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
dumplingnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
enchantressnoun
a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
at any time
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
apart from; not including
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
set up or found
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
labyrinths
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From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
immediately past
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
Loa
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From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
long-protracted
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From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
milkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
nightmaresnounUS /ˈnaɪtmerz/
plural of “nightmare” — a situation resembling a terrifying dream
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
an amount of time
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
shirt-like
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From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
solicitouslyadverb
in a concerned and solicitous manner
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
not in physical motion
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
swooningadjectiveUS /ˈswuːnɪŋ/
weak and likely to lose consciousness
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Affliction and Triumph Great as had been the surprises of the last few hours, still stranger events awaited me....
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
VentilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
at the time that
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
wherein
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From this reading Awakening from a long-protracted dream of this character, wherein I fled down endless labyrinths in the vain attempt to elude the enchantress, I found myself in a place so mysterious that I cried out involuntarily in my bewilderment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After swooning away in the Ventilation Office, I remained unconscious for a long while--so I was afterwards told.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was lying at full length, in a sort of bed or couch, with a sheet drawn over me up to the neck; and I was conscious that all my clothes had been removed, except for a single shirt-like covering, and that my head was swathed in bandages.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading When I came to myself again, it was after a period of blankness, varied by nightmares in which I saw Loa bending over me solicitously, her milky face more wrinkled than ever, her fat form bulging until she resembled a monstrous dumpling.
