used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
cloggedadjectiveUS /klɔːɡd/
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
clothsnounUS /klɔːθs/
plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
depressionsnounUS /dɪˈpreʃənz/
plural of “depression” — a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
Downige's
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From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
remove the dust from
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
set up or found
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
a long fixed look
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
not accessible to view
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
immediately past
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
life-sizeadjective
being of the same size as an original
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
Linda
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From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
Pleydon
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From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
cut with a saw
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
a particular situation
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading She found a stool and, careless of the film of dust, sat absorbed in the figure.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here, she realized at last, she had a glimmer of the beauty, the creative force, that animated Dodge Pleydon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
unwrappedadjectiveUS /ənˈræpt/
not yet wrapped or having the wrapping removed
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Simon Downige's shoes were clogged with mud, his entire body, she felt, ached with weariness; but his gaze--nothing Linda discovered but shadows over two depressions--was far away in the attainment of his place of justice and truth.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A limp hat was in his hand, and, beneath a brow to which the hair was plastered by sweat, his eyes gazed fixed and aspiring into a hidden dream perfectly created by his desire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He unwrapped one by one the wet cloths; and Linda, in an eagerness sharp like anxiety, finally saw the statue, under life-size, of a seated man with a rough stick and bundle at his feet.
