used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
battle-fields
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From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
to a considerable degree
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
not any; not one
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
and nothing more
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
suretynounUS /ˈʃʊrəti/
something clearly established
From this reading Only as West bent lower could he determine the surety of his breathing still.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing to be done for Masters; no occasion for lingering there helplessly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
communicated in words
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading West, from his experience on European battle-fields, felt assured the end was indeed close at hand.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His face under the flitting rays of the swinging light was ghastly and drawn, his words were barely audible, and painfully uttered, while, as the arm supporting his head was withdrawn, he sank back heavily into his former position, and his eyes instantly closed.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading FREE OF THE YACHT The man was evidently dying.
