used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
Barden
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From this reading Thomas Barden slept fitfully.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading Thomas Barden slept fitfully.
florentineadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəntiːn/
of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore it was recurring.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading Furthermore it was recurring.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Thomas Barden slept fitfully.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Barden slept fitfully.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
hard to endure
From this reading It was like trying to read small print through a silk screen or to see fine detail through a sheet of florentine glass.
unformedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrmd/
not having form or shape
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dream was not nightmare, but it was annoying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was like the important thought that does not quite struggle up through into consciousness but which remains unformed though the mind is aware of the hidden importance.
