used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
(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 He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
aroused or activated
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The awakening must have been a sudden one.
for the reason that
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
enfoldverbUS /ɪnˈfoʊld/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The awakening must have been a sudden one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
immediately past
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
held up in the air
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The awakening must have been a sudden one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The awakening must have been a sudden one.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
only a very short time before
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The awakening must have been a sudden one.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
uncomprehendingly
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From this reading This had been the meaning of the tender thought for him he had recognised uncomprehendingly in her look: it had been the cause of her desire to enfold him in healing and restful peace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading He had known at the church that it had taken all her last remnant of strength to aid her to lay her cold hand in his and he had seen shrinking terror in her eyes when she lifted them to his as he put on her wedding ring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was what she had been thinking of.
at the time that
From this reading When he had felt that she drew so close to him that they were scarcely separated by physical being, it was because she had suddenly awakened to a new comprehension.
