used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He lay still, trying to remember, before he opened his eyes.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
uttered without voice
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
BurglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
caressingly
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From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
cosilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
at any time
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He lay still, trying to remember, before he opened his eyes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He lay still, trying to remember, before he opened his eyes.
with low volume
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone beside him breathed softly, and he listened, as if to music.
not in physical motion
From this reading He lay still, trying to remember, before he opened his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
hard to endure
From this reading He lay still, trying to remember, before he opened his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
at the time that
From this reading When the Burglar awoke to consciousness he was as near heaven as any mere man ever dares expect to be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman's hand lay on his forehead, caressingly, and dimly he knew that another hand cuddled cosily in one of his own.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading He was comfortable--quite comfortable--wrapped in a delicious, languorous lassitude which forbade him opening his eyes to realisation.
