used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
(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 He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
any thing at all
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
for the reason that
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not occur to him for a moment that it was not a fact.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It did not occur to him for a moment that it was not a fact.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
improbabilitynoun
the quality of being improbable
From this reading He saw no improbability, nothing unnatural in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
a message received and understood
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
a particular point in time
From this reading It did not occur to him for a moment that it was not a fact.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
not any; not one
From this reading He saw no improbability, nothing unnatural in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not occur to him for a moment that it was not a fact.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He saw no improbability, nothing unnatural in it.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading It did not occur to him for a moment that it was not a fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw no improbability, nothing unnatural in it.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
in a strange manner
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading He saw no improbability, nothing unnatural in it.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
communicated in words
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
Wilfrid
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From this reading Wilfrid was so stunned by the information thus suddenly given him, that he had but a confused consciousness of the explanations which followed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was aware that it was all made clear to him, and that he uttered the usual words of assent and conviction; but in his mind he was too profoundly moved, too completely shaken and unsettled, to be aware of anything but the fact thus strangely communicated.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was too young to think that anything was unlikely because it was extraordinary, or to doubt what was affirmed with so much confidence.
