used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading His senses were clouded and dull.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading His senses were clouded and dull.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His senses were clouded and dull.
How
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From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
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 How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
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 How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
Raymond
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From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He did not know what was real and what part of a dream.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading His senses were clouded and dull.
move hurridly
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How long that blackness and darkness lasted Raymond never really knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But there was no means of telling in what direction he moved, nor in what company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to him that he awoke from it at occasional long intervals, always to find himself dreaming of rapid motion, as though he were being transported through the air with considerable speed.
