used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
anew
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
any thing at all
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
one or the other of two
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
Envying
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From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
gropeverbUS /ɡroʊp/
feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
hailstonesnounUS /ˈheɪlstoʊnz/
plural of “hailstone” — small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
kaleidoscopenounUS /kəˈlaɪdəskoʊp/
a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
not any; not one
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
and nothing more
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
others
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From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
Pratt
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From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
psychologicallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
with regard to psychology
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
in the near future
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
TIN-TACKS
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From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
hard to endure
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The strange incidents of the past two days had affected him more, psychologically, than either of the others.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
Warrender
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From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TIN-TACKS That night, Warrender was unusually wakeful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
at the time that
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Envying the two placid forms stretched on either side of him, Warrender was trying to grope his way through the labyrinth of mystery in which they seemed to have been caught, when he was surprised by a sudden slight rattling sound upon the tent, like the patter of small hailstones; it ceased in a second or two.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
wooedverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading As a rule he slept as soundly as his companions; but now and then, when he had anything on his mind, he wooed sleep in vain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Armstrong, as soon as his doubts were removed, would suffer no more mental disturbance until something fresh, outside his experience, again upset his balance; while Pratt was one of those happy souls to whom life itself is a perpetual joy, and events only the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope.
