used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
anew
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
without deviation
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
else
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From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
JudenounUS /dʒuːd/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
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 When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
held dear
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
confined on all sides
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
in or at that place or location
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
unloosened
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From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John Dale went directly to his shack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What else was there for him to do until he could find another trail through the blank that surrounded him?
at the time that
From this reading When he had entered his home the night before, God knew he had been sorely distressed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was going back to the woman he loved with her fetters still unloosened.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn and spent, he had permitted himself the relaxation of spending a few days with her before he started out again on the quest of Jude.
