used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
anew
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
from appearances alone
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
aroused or activated
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
camp-cot
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From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
checkeredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃekərd/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
CORPSnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
opinion or judgment
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
in a gradual manner
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
and nothing more
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
on one occasion
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
and nothing more
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
SIXTHadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A faint moan caused me to move my head slightly on the gratefully soft pillow, and I could perceive a long row of cots, exactly similar to the one I occupied, each apparently filled, stretching away toward an opening that looked forth into the open air.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When I once more awakened the throbbing pain had largely left my hot temples, and I saw that the swaying white canopy composed the roof of a large tent, upon which the golden sunlight now lay in checkered masses, telling me the canvas had been erected among trees.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Then I passed once more into unconsciousness, but this time it was sleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
at the time that
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
a Caucasian
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading FIELD HOSPITAL, SIXTH CORPS My head ached so abominably when I first opened my eyes that I was compelled to close them again, merely realizing dimly that I looked up at something white above me, which appeared to sway as though blown gently by the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My groping hand, the only one I appeared able to move, told me I was lying upon a camp-cot, with soft sheets about me, and that my head rested upon a pillow.
