(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 I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surely it was as he said.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
a special loved one
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surely it was as he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
the quality of being humane
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surely it was as he said.
for more time
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
absolutely essential
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
not any; not one
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
paralyzingverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading “Paying the Penalty.”
PenaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading “Paying the Penalty.”
pillowed
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From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Surely it was as he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
Sergius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely it was as he said.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Paying the Penalty.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Opening my eyes, I saw those of Sergius bent anxiously upon me, and thankfully realized that I was embraced by his strong arms and pillowed upon his warm breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was no longer in danger, and might give all necessary explanations without the paralyzing presence of an assembly which put patriotism before every other duty to humanity.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look up, my darling, you are safe now,” were the next words of which my returning consciousness was cognizant.
