used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
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 IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
Godfrey
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From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
intense and profound fear
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
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 IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
a boy or man
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
the light of the Moon
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
Nathan
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From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The camp was in deep shadow, and Nathan himself could not be seen.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
Spencer'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "I am not asleep," he decided, feeling the night breeze on his hot temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading For a few seconds he watched and trembled in mute horror, unable to utter a sound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the face in the moonlight was Godfrey Spencer's, and so were the step and figure as the intruder crept stealthily nearer.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading IN WHICH SIMON GLASS MAKES A VERY STRANGE REMARK Little wonder that the lad shivered; that cold sweat started on cheeks and brow; that, at first, he knew not whether he was awake or dreaming!
