used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
in addition
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
clear-thoughted
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From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
Durkin
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From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
ELEMENTnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
divisible by two
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
half-opened
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From this reading Then he half-opened his eyes, slowly, and saw that it was MacNutt beside him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
hood-leather
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From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
MacNutt
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From this reading Then he half-opened his eyes, slowly, and saw that it was MacNutt beside him.
and nothing more
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
on one occasion
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then he half-opened his eyes, slowly, and saw that it was MacNutt beside him.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he half-opened his eyes, slowly, and saw that it was MacNutt beside him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
thinlyadverbUS /ˈθɪnli/
without force or sincere effort
From this reading Even before he had opened his eyes he realized that he was in a hurrying carriage, for he could feel every sway and jolt of the thinly cushioned seat.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
upholsterynounUS /əˈpoʊlstəri/
covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HUMAN ELEMENT It was slowly, almost reluctantly, that Durkin returned to full and clear-thoughted consciousness.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He could also hear the beat of the falling rain on the hood-leather, and on the glass of the door beside him, as he lay back in the damp odors of wet and sodden upholstery.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The discovery neither moved nor startled him; he merely let the heavy lids fall over his tired eyes once more, and lay there, without a movement or a sign.
