used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
(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 As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
lacking funds
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
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 As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But there is not much.
musteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But there is not much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her face was pale, but there was an effort at the old smile of comradeship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned her head toward him resolutely, in the mustering of her forces for an ordeal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he broke off passionately with this appeal, which was as the focus of all the fears that had tormented him, they were immediately under the light of a street lamp.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yes, as I said, the little light that I have is yours, Jack," she began.
