used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading "I've got it adjusted now," he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
approval
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
Etheric
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From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Suppose you go outside and watch.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got it adjusted now," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've got it adjusted now," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
I've
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From this reading "I've got it adjusted now," he said.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
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 The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I've got it adjusted now," he said.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Suppose you go outside and watch.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've got it adjusted now," he said.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
scientist'snounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
possessive form of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose you go outside and watch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
a special situation
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Etheric Storm The next thing I knew, Sam was shaking my shoulder.
look attentively
From this reading "Suppose you go outside and watch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
at the time that
From this reading But when I looked at the utter fatigue and the intense anxiety on the old scientist's face, I knew that it was not a dream.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I sat up, rubbing my eyes, a bit dazed at first, and uncertain whether I could credit what I remembered to be a vivid nightmare.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Suppose you go outside and watch.
