used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
ADOPTIONnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading His mind, indeed, was unusually contented.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
Donald
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From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
at any time
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His mind, indeed, was unusually contented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
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 Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind, indeed, was unusually contented.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
easily agitated
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
and nothing more
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
not in physical motion
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading His mind, indeed, was unusually contented.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading None of the disturbing thoughts of difficult tasks on the morrow assailed it; he felt only an unwonted peace and contentment.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading The impressions left by the evening's talk still swayed and uplifted his soul.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
which person or people
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading ADOPTION BY BLOOD For a little while Donald lay awake under the eaves in his loft room, but his sleeplessness was the result neither of worry or nervous tension.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, deep within his consciousness, there was a vague realization that it would be long, if ever, before he could hope to pattern his life by the precepts of the man of God who had so stirred him.
