used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment.
anew
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
for the reason that
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But _she_ was no longer the same.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment.
Gabrie's
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From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
for more time
From this reading But _she_ was no longer the same.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment.
not any; not one
From this reading But _she_ was no longer the same.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
on one occasion
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Regina had once dreamed of an eclipse of the sun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
vibrationnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
the act of vibrating
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reading Gabrie's page, she remembered that dream, because there was reproduced in her the same feeling of fearful darkness, of portentous silence and terrible expectation.
at the time that
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When the moment had passed she again saw the light of the sun, felt again the vibration of life, perceived that everything in the outer world had retained its proper aspect and position, and that nothing was changed.
