used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
after-time
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From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
automatonnounUS /ɔːˈtɑːmətɑːn/
someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So it seemed to him, looking back.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
exhaustedly
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From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He spared John the first night of misery.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
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 man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
Herold
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From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
Herold's
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From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So it seemed to him, looking back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it seemed to him, looking back.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He spared John the first night of misery.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading So it seemed to him, looking back.
lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He spared John the first night of misery.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it seemed to him, looking back.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He spared John the first night of misery.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He ate, dressed, drove through the streets on unhappy missions, gave orders, directions, consoled, like an automaton, and sometimes slept exhaustedly.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man with his bandaged head slept like a log, and Herold did not wake him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN after-time Herold's memory of that disastrous night and the succeeding days was that of a peculiarly lucid nightmare in which he seemed to have acted without volition or consciousness of motive.
