used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
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filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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equally
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BACK TO EARTH Like a thin, torn wrack of cloud scurrying across the night sky; like music so far away that the instrument and the air were alike unrecognisable; like an underexposed photograph; like the kiss of wind--such were Evan's vague impressions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BACK TO EARTH Like a thin, torn wrack of cloud scurrying across the night sky; like music so far away that the instrument and the air were alike unrecognisable; like an underexposed photograph; like the kiss of wind--such were Evan's vague impressions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
make overcast or cloudy
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an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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Evan's
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the state or fact of existing
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
exultingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He lay exulting in his sensations.
to a considerable degree; very much
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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lay exulting in his sensations.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lay exulting in his sensations.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay exulting in his sensations.
prefer or wish to do something
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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
nothingnessnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
the state of nonexistence
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
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sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He lay exulting in his sensations.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
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slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
for that reason; with the result that
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
of the kind already mentioned
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
Having little thickness or extent.
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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having edges that are jagged from injury
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underexposed
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unrecognisableadjective
defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
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not clearly expressed or understood
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consciousness was sweet and he was afraid to question it for fear of slipping back into nothingness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What existence is this?" he asked himself.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As these sensations became stronger the questioning spirit would not be denied.
wracknounUS /ræk/
dried seaweed especially that cast ashore
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