used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
deem to be
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear God!
didn't
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From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
engenderverbUS /enˈdʒendər/
call forth
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Dear God!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
How
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From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
I'm
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From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
I've
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From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
Medart
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From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
na's
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From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
Sandemans
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From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How to explain best is difficult," Medart said slowly.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I've been in a 'na's mind, and I'm still not sure I understand it completely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought the oath was extreme, but I didn't dream .
at the time that
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
in or at the place that
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you accepted his oath, he became a part of you--literally, by their reckoning, to the point where Sandemans would consider you the father of any children he might engender."
