used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was like a man in a dream.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Everything was confused, bewildering.
Bolitho
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From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Everything was confused, bewildering.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He was like a man in a dream.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was confused, bewildering.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was like a man in a dream.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was like a man in a dream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was like a man in a dream.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
TRAVAILnounUS /trəˈveɪl/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
hard to endure
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was vainly trying to understand what he had heard, trying to bring some order out of the chaos of his thoughts and feelings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The experiences through which he had passed refused to shape themselves definitely.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading TRAVAIL For more than an hour Judge Bolitho tramped the streets of Manchester, unheeding whither he went and as little knowing.
