used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Tira loved this new aspect of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had told her to come to him.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
one or the other of two
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told her to come to him.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had told her to come to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
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 But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
held dear
From this reading Tira loved this new aspect of him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Tira loved this new aspect of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
Tenney
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From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had ordered it, as if she belonged to him, and there was heavenly sweetness in that.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
Tira
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From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told her to come to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
in or at the place that
From this reading But as her muscles relaxed, her mind, as it was always doing now for its rest and comfort, left this present scene where, for the first active moments, Tenney had filled her thoughts, and settled upon Raven.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tira, recognizing herself, with a dull indifference, as too tired to move, was not at first conscious of thinking either about what she had gone through or what was before her.
