abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
dullingverbUS /ˈdʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “dull” — make dull in appearance
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
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From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Those too frail snap.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
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 GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
MercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
not any; not one
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading The strong relax.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Those too frail snap.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
be standing; be upright
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strong relax.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those too frail snap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING TO LONDON Mercifully, no soul can stand at the pitch of tension long.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Those too frail snap.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
be dressed in
From this reading Eric says the power of human adaptability sees to it that the abnormal state of the sufferer shall come by mere continuance to wear an air of the normal.
which person or people
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I have learned since, few who have to do with lingering illness but come to know the gradual, inevitable dulling of apprehension in the watchers.
