Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

any thing at all

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

the act of burning something

From this reading A lamp was burning low on the table.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading A glance showed him that the room was empty.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

set up or found

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance showed him that the room was empty.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A glance showed him that the room was empty.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

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From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading A lamp was burning low on the table.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A lamp was burning low on the table.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A lamp was burning low on the table.

on one occasion

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

and nothing more

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A glance showed him that the room was empty.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A glance showed him that the room was empty.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

just below the level of consciousness

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A lamp was burning low on the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WARNING In only a subconscious sort of way was Howland cognizant of anything more that happened that night.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.

at the time that

From this reading When he came back into a full sense of his existence he found himself in his bed at the hotel.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He raised his head and shoulders from the pillows on which they were resting and the movement helped to bring him at once into a realization of what had happened.