used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
rid of obstructions
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
dead-shot
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From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
any strong feeling
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
forecastingnounUS /ˈfɔːrkæstɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
Harold's
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From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
Mose
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From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Raimon spoke of this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
Raimon
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From this reading Mrs. Raimon spoke of this.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mrs. Raimon spoke of this.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Raimon spoke of this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was like a boy in a careless dream, forecasting nothing, remembering nothing, content to see Mary come and go about the room, glad of the sound of her skirts, thrilling under the gentle pressure of her hand.
WagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "I saw 'Black Mose' as he stood in the streets of Wagon Wheel, the most famous dead-shot in the State.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION As he crawled slowly back to life and clear thinking, Harold's wild heart was filled with a peace and serenity of emotion such as it had not known since childhood.
yellow-brownadjective
of a medium to dark brownish yellow color
From this reading She, on her part, could not realize any part of his dark fame as she smiled down into his big yellow-brown eyes which were as pathetic and wistful as those of a gentle animal.
