used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
allayingverbUS /əˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
Belval
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From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
Coralie
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From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
divisible by two
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
NINETEENnounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
the local environment
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
Patrice
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From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
not in physical motion
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fresh perils arose on every side; and Patrice Belval confessed himself incapable of foreseeing and still more of allaying them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NINETEEN MINUTES PAST SEVEN Patrice, in his bedroom at the home, was unable to sleep that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a continual waking sensation of being oppressed and hunted down, as though he were suffering the terrors of some monstrous nightmare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The leave-taking of the husband and wife did not put an end, even momentarily, to the dangers incurred by Coralie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had an impression that the frantic series of events in which he was playing the combined parts of a bewildered spectator and a helpless actor would never cease so long as he tried to rest; that, on the contrary, they would rage with greater violence and intensity.
