used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading There was a new bond of sympathy between the world and himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
CommonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was a new bond of sympathy between the world and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
become covered with mist
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was a new bond of sympathy between the world and himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
SuspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There was a new bond of sympathy between the world and himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Commonplace objects lost their character and became things to marvel at.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a new bond of sympathy between the world and himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
unrealitynounUS /ˌʌnriˈæləti/
the quality possessed by something that is unreal
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a new bond of sympathy between the world and himself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
which person or people
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A citizen walking in the park with his children became a kind of miracle.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Here was a man who had travelled the road which he was travelling now, who had had the same hopes and fear and wonder.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Suspense It seemed to Kirk, as the days went by, that a mist of unreality fell like a curtain between him and the things of this world.
