used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
any strong feeling
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
fearsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
provoking horror
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE RETURN The hours seemed very long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
immediately past
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
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 THE RETURN The hours seemed very long.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
by chance
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN The hours seemed very long.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
except for; apart from
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE RETURN The hours seemed very long.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
unusual or striking
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
express in speech
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN The hours seemed very long.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A singular desire for silence had fallen upon us.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE RETURN The hours seemed very long.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
look attentively
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thus, we did not speak; save that at first I comforted Bee, clumsily as best I could, until at last she was calmer, smiling at me bravely, suggesting perhaps that I would sleep while she remained on watch.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For myself, and it is my thought that the same emotion lay upon Bee, there were a myriad questions upon which idly I would have spoken.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet of themselves so horrible, so fearsome seemed their import that to voice them would have been frightening beyond endurance.
