used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
intentionally conceived
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
a boy or man
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
Peveril
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From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
SwallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MILE BENEATH THE SURFACE "Swallow, lad!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he was happily conscious that his stomach had been restored to its proper position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
Trefethen
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From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
communicated in words
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effect of that simple muscular action was marvellous.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His brain was instantly cleared of its weight, the ringing in his ears ceased, and his hearing was restored to its normal keenness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mark Trefethen uttered the words, and Peveril, dimly comprehending him, instinctively obeyed.
