used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
(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 The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
integraladjectiveUS /ˈɪntəɡrəl/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a man over there," David whispered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
a brief written record
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
a special situation
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The darkness, the strange situation, the vivid streaks of the crimson blinds--the crimson blind that seemed an integral part of the mystery--all served to stimulate him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
whineverbUS /waɪn/
move with a whining sound
From this reading The tragic note was deepened by the whine and howling of the dogs.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "There is a man over there," David whispered.
which person or people
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was a savour of nightmare about the whole thing that appealed distinctly to his imagination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MEDICAL OPINION David Steel followed his guide with the feelings of the man who has given himself over to circumstances.
