used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he knew that his mind was clear.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It had a neatness and cleanliness that spoke of a woman's care.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading It had a neatness and cleanliness that spoke of a woman's care.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But he knew that his mind was clear.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he knew that his mind was clear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The room he lay in was strange to him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he knew that his mind was clear.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The room he lay in was strange to him.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But he knew that his mind was clear.
a particular point in time
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading It had a neatness and cleanliness that spoke of a woman's care.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room he lay in was strange to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It had a neatness and cleanliness that spoke of a woman's care.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The room he lay in was strange to him.
carry out
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he knew that his mind was clear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It did not take him a moment to realize from the feel of his body and the fact that he could not lift his hand that he had been prostrate a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lane's return to consciousness was an awakening into what seemed as unreal and unbelievable as any of his morbid dreams.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It had a neatness and cleanliness that spoke of a woman's care.
