used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He looked about him in wonder.
(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 Was it all a dream?
AMOSnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
arteriesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəriz/
plural of “artery” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Was it all a dream?
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
intensest
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From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it all a dream?
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked about him in wonder.
the force of workers available
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
ROYSON
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From this reading THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
Royson's
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From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
move hurridly
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
having a supporting base
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
at the time that
From this reading When Amos Royson's senses returned to him he was standing in the middle of a room in the county jail.
wherein
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From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whirl in his head, wherein had mingled the faces of men, trees, buildings and patches of sky illumined with flashes of intensest light and vocal with a multitude of cries--these, the rush of thoughts and the pressure upon his arteries, had ceased.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He looked about him in wonder.
