used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I AM STARTLED BY A DISCOVERY.
anew
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM STARTLED BY A DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
aroused or activated
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
brisknessnoun
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I AM STARTLED BY A DISCOVERY.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
conceivingverbUS /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
the act of discovering something
From this reading I AM STARTLED BY A DISCOVERY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
take in liquids
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
intense and profound fear
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM STARTLED BY A DISCOVERY.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
staying power
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
ogre's
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From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
in the near future
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
be seated
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A drink of spirits helped me; my blood presently flowed with briskness.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading I AM STARTLED BY A DISCOVERY.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading I pushed the sail away and stood up, but had instantly to sit again, my legs being terribly cramped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
a shaky motion
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading In this uneasy posture, despite the intense cold, I continued to sleep soundly during the greater part of the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was awakened by a horrid dream of some giant shape stalking down the slope of ice to seize and devour me, and sat up trembling with horror that was not a little increased by my inability to recollect myself, and by my therefore conceiving the canvas that covered me to be the groping of the ogre's hand over my face.
