used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
any thing at all
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
in a state of sleep
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
assailsverbUS /əˈseɪlz/
third-person singular of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
carefully weighed
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
characterized by great determination
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
else
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From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
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 I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
and nothing more
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
not any; not one
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
Noyan
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From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
and nothing more
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
go across or through
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
To recall to mind.
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
the act of testing something
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
the act of using
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I remained silent, leaning against the wall and making vigorous use of my pipe, a long time after De Noyan fell peacefully asleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VENTURE IN THE DARK It is occasion for deep regret that I was so blind to my opportunities for learning much relative to this strange people.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the fast fading daylight clung dimly to the interior, my eyes were fastened upon his upturned face, almost boyish in the unconsciousness of repose, and I began to feel pity for his weakness, my anger against him fading away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During those hours of trial my thoughts were so occupied with our own dangers, it was merely incidentally I considered anything else.
produce a literary work
From this reading No small temptation now assails me to record many things I believe true, things I remember vaguely; but I pass the temptation by, determined to write only what I may vouch for as of my own observation.
