used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
anew
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
the first light of day
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
ever-growing
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From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
a long fixed look
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
horse-hoofs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
immediately past
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
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 Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
come together
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was here he had held her to his heart, had felt her kisses on his lips, had listened to her murmurs of love.
on one occasion
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was here she had promised to meet him and resolve his doubts and fears once and for all.
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
not in physical motion
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
weatherbeaten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last he turned and fixed his gaze upon the weatherbeaten stile again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF ANOTHER DAWN By a kindly dispensation of Nature all great and sudden shocks are apt to deaden agony awhile.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Thus, as the Major stared along the deserted road he was conscious only of a great and ever-growing wonder; his mind groped vainly and he stood, utterly still, long after the throb of horse-hoofs had died away.
