used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
exhale hard
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
divisible by two
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some little time before he could understand the situation.
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was some little time before he could understand the situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
Percy'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was some little time before he could understand the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was some little time before he could understand the situation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some little time before he could understand the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He seemed to be in darkness and unable to move hand or foot.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was compressed in some way that he could not at first understand, and was being bumped and jolted in an extraordinary manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A heavy blow crashed down on Percy's head, and he fell insensible even before he realized what had occurred.
at the time that
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading When he recovered, his first sensation was that of a vague wonder as to what had happened to him.
