used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
cooerdinate
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From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
assemble or get together
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
bring forth or yield
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
hurting
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
having come into contact
From this reading It was in the top of his head, and his fingers touched a bandage.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
migratory
From this reading He tried to gather together his scattered and wandering faculties and cooerdinate them to such an extent that he could produce thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without thinking he pulled at it, and the pain, so far from being confined to one spot, shot through his whole body.
but in spite of that
From this reading Then he lay still, with his eyes yet shut, and the agony decreased until it was confined to a dull throbbing in the original spot.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG SLAVE Will's first sign of returning consciousness was a frightful headache, and he did not open his eyes, but, instead, moved his hand toward the pain as one is tempted to bite down on a sore tooth.
