used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
lacking funds
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had jerked spasmodically erect.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
without deviation
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading But he had jerked spasmodically erect.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
Grim's
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From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had jerked spasmodically erect.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had jerked spasmodically erect.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
how
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From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading But he had jerked spasmodically erect.
and nothing more
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
the force of workers available
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
pain-swept
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From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
a course of conduct
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
by chance
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
repercussionnounUS /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/
a remote or indirect consequence of some action
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
sense-bereft
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From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
spasmodicallyadverbUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪkli/
with spasms
From this reading But he had jerked spasmodically erect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly a thin repercussion of Grim's cry, possibly an intuition that comes to sense-bereft men.
tubedadjective
of a tire; having an inner tube
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading There was a sharp tinkling as the weakened leg links broke.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He threw himself in a queer, awkward movement forward, directly in the path of the tubed weapon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Death of Amos Peabody_ Just how any inkling of what was happening penetrated the pain-swept consciousness of the blind and deaf President could never be determined.
