used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
acuitynounUS /əˈkjuːəti/
sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
a state at a particular time
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
immeasurablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbli/
to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
irresponsibilitynounUS /ˌɪrəspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
for more time
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
not any; not one
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
perspectivesnounUS /pərˈspektɪvz/
plural of “perspective” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading The feeling of inertia and irresponsibility became gradually replaced by a general sense of calmness.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
not in physical motion
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
stimulationnounUS /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
the act of arousing an organism to action
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The acuity of hearing was no longer so pronounced and the sense of refreshment, although still present, was not intense.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were already becoming adjusted to the new condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To me, it seemed as if I had entered a world of new perspectives, a larger world in which space and time were widened out immeasurably.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading THE VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY In a few hours the initial effects of stimulation had worn off.
