used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
abysses
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From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
Coombe
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From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
flinchingverbUS /ˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
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 It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
needn't
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From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Nurse Jones always believed and so did Coombe.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading The depths of the collapse after prolonged tortures of strain and fear was such as demanded a fierce and unceasing fight of skill and unswerving determination on the part of both doctors and nurses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
at the time that
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
which person or people
From this reading There were hours when what seemed to be strange, deathly drops into abysses of space struck terror into most of those who stood by looking on.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It was long before the dropped eyelids could lift and hold themselves open for more than a few seconds and long before the eyes wore their old clear look.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You needn't send for his mother yet," she said without flinching.
