used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
(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 How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
eyeballsnounUS /ˈaɪbɔːlz/
plural of “eyeball” — the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
destroyed or killed
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
HOW
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From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
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 HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
of an obscure nature
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
not one, and not any
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
compacted by ironing
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
semi-existence
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From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HOW strange those long days of insensibility now seem!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading A gap in existence, a chasm in thought and sense, known through the veil of an uncertain consciousness!
a vivid mental image
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
at the time that
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a long while, as it seemed to me, vague, uncertain shadows began to flit across this dull blank before my vision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How mysterious that vague consciousness of unconsciousness, when the mind closes all communication with the outer world, and lives in a state of semi-existence within itself!
but in spite of that
From this reading All sight was gone, yet a dull gray blank pressed down upon my eyeballs—gray and dull, though invisible; all hearing was gone, yet a singing sound lingered in my ears, as if a cap had been exploded near them; feeling there was none, yet an undefined pain and sickness pervaded my system, like a dream of deadly nausea.
