used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
(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 We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
ensilvered
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From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
of an obscure nature
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
not any; not one
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
express in words
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
and nothing more
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
not in physical motion
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We all shared this same inclination--to look away into the misty distance, past the lagoon, past the gray shore, into the sea so mysterious and still.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing in particular to say or do.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading From time to time we looked up from it to stare out over the ensilvered waters of the lagoon.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The tide was running out now, so there was no tumult of breaking waves on the Bridge.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We simply stood looking down, that huddled body from which life had been struck as if by a meteor, in the center.
