Chapter V

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

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

in a state of sleep

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

aroused or activated

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Suddenly, however, he became aware that the shouts formed a certain definite cry.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Suddenly, however, he became aware that the shouts formed a certain definite cry.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Suddenly, however, he became aware that the shouts formed a certain definite cry.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Suddenly, however, he became aware that the shouts formed a certain definite cry.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

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

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

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

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

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

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading TWO LADS WITH THE "RIGHT RING."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

precisely, exactly

From this reading TWO LADS WITH THE "RIGHT RING."

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading TWO LADS WITH THE "RIGHT RING."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

transport commercially

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly, however, he became aware that the shouts formed a certain definite cry.

the environmental condition

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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

From this reading TWO LADS WITH THE "RIGHT RING."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

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

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO LADS WITH THE "RIGHT RING."

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

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

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.

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

From this reading Shouts and the trampling of running feet were borne in to him, and his first sleepy impression was that it was morning.

at the time that

From this reading It seemed to Herc that he had been asleep but a short time when he awakened with a start and an uneasy feeling that he could not account for.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TWO LADS WITH THE "RIGHT RING."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Gradually, however, as the semi-stupor that followed the opening of his eyes wore off and he became sensible of his surroundings, he was aware that something unusual seemed to be occurring on the ship.