used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
anew
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without the Skin he could think as he pleased.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
censornounUS /ˈsensər/
someone who censures or condemns
From this reading He did not have a censor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without the Skin he could think as he pleased.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not have a censor.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
giddinessnoun
an impulsive scatterbrained manner
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not have a censor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, he was on level ground again, out of the cell.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Without the Skin he could think as he pleased.
prison-shaft
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From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Without the Skin he could think as he pleased.
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Without the Skin he could think as he pleased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
at the time that
From this reading Later, when that first giddiness had passed, it was succeeded by another intoxication--the joy of being an individual, the knowledge that he was separate, not a part of a multitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as soon as he had put that prison-shaft behind him he was faced with the old second Skin.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without the Skin he could think as he pleased.
