used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
Claire
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From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
how
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From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
not any; not one
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
rotnounUS /rɑːt/
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
moving very fast
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE REMAINS OF TRAGEDY It must have been the shock of thus realizing suddenly how short a time remained in which I should have light which restored my senses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift returning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity.
