used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
anew
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
(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 Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
AssyriannounUS /əˈsɪriən/
an inhabitant of ancient Assyria
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
AwakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was unrefreshing and disturbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
debasedadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪst/
mixed with impurities
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But it was unrefreshing and disturbed.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
provide as food
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
herbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was unrefreshing and disturbed.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
not any; not one
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
others
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From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
palm-trees
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From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
the act of punishing
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
Salathiel's
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From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
Sidenote
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From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
in a strange manner
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
SummonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Still, there was one predominant sensation: that all this was for punishment, and that it was to be perpetual.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
up to a particular time
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _An Awakening and a Summons_ [Sidenote: Salathiel’s Dream] Terror had exhausted me; and throwing myself on the ground, under the shade of the palm-trees that crowned the summit of the hill, I fell into an almost instant slumber.
unrefreshing
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From this reading But it was unrefreshing and disturbed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
migratory
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was unrefreshing and disturbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The events of the day again came before me, strangely mingled with those of my past life, and with others of which I could form no waking remembrance.
a late time of life
From this reading I saw myself sometimes debased below man, like the great Assyrian king, driven out to feed upon the herb of the forest, and wandering for years exposed to the scorching sun by day and the dews that sank chilling upon my naked frame by night; I then seemed filled with supernatural power, and rose on wings till earth was diminished beneath me, and I felt myself fearfully alone.
