used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
chronologynounUS /krəˈnɑːlədʒi/
an arrangement of events in time
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
the act of departing
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
Holden
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From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
how
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From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
intakenounUS /ˈɪnteɪk/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
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 Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
absolutely essential
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
and nothing more
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
punctuatedverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
move hurridly
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could not pause to collect his thoughts into any chronology, so it came out going back and forth all in a single line, punctuated only by necessary pauses for the intake of breath.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
carry out
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading His speech was clear enough, but his troubled mind was too full to take the time to form his headlong thoughts into proper sentences.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jimmy never knew how very like a little boy of five he sounded that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * It was slightly more than twenty-four hours since Jimmy Holden had blown out the five proud candles on his birthday cake and begun to open his fine presents.
at the time that
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now it all came back with a rush, and when it came back, nothing could stop it.
