used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
AflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
Austen'snounUS /ˈɔːstɪnz/
possessive form of “austen” — English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
boulder-strewn
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From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my memory of that is very faint.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading But my memory of that is very faint.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But my memory of that is very faint.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But my memory of that is very faint.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
and nothing more
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
a strong line
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But my memory of that is very faint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
a special situation
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading My own actions seem a vague, disordered dream.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My bitter grief at Austen's self-sacrifice was the only thing real to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Forest Aflame I have a very confused recollection of what happened immediately afterward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I believe I began carrying rocks from the boulder-strewn slope at the foot of the cliff, with the idea of securing the rope to them so I could go down in search for him.
