perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stammered out at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
didn't
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From this reading “I hope I didn’t frighten you?”
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading I was dreaming.”
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
divisible by two
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
fellow-traveler
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From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading “I hope I didn’t frighten you?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have no idea what I said.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope I didn’t frighten you?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I have no idea what I said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
immediately past
From this reading I stammered out at last.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
not any; not one
From this reading “I have no idea what I said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I stammered out at last.
by chance
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
express in words
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
stammered
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From this reading I stammered out at last.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
not in physical motion
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That I had said _something_, in the act of waking, I felt sure: the hoarse stifled cry was still ringing in my ears, even if the startled look of my fellow-traveler had not been evidence enough: but what could I possibly say by way of apology?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope I didn’t frighten you?”
