used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Convalescence is a purification, a new birth.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
agonisingadjective
extremely painful
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
Andrea
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From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
completely unclothed
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Convalescence is a purification, a new birth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
cleansedverbUS /klenzd/
past form of “cleanse” — clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
ConvalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Convalescence is a purification, a new birth.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
a quick look
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Convalescence is a purification, a new birth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
maternallyadverb
in a maternal manner; as a mother
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Convalescence is a purification, a new birth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
purificationnounUS /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
From this reading Convalescence is a purification, a new birth.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
re-inforce
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From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
Sperelli
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From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He returned to the bosom of Mother Nature, and he felt her re-inforce him maternally with goodness and with strength.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
possessing sweep
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
in the direction of
From this reading Never is life so sweet as after the pangs of physical suffering, and never is the human soul so inclined towards purity and faith as after having had a glimpse into the abyss of death.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The past had receded into the dim perspective, the troubled waters had calmed, the mud sunk to the bottom; his soul was cleansed.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading After his terrible wound, after a long, slow, agonising struggle, Andrea Sperelli came back to life renewed in body and spirit--like another man, like a creature risen out of the icy waters of death, with a mind swept bare of all that has gone before.
