used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
(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 FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
an old word for “before”
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
FU-MANCHU
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From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
intense and profound fear
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
Inspector'snounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
irregularlyadverbUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələrli/
at an uneven rate
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
a particular point in time
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
Nayland
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From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
not any; not one
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
go across or through
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
not in physical motion
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
tingled
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From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
Weymouth
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From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Weymouth was supporting me, and my throat still tingled from the effects of the brandy which he had forced between my teeth from his flask.
which person or people
From this reading With something compound of horror and hope I lay staring at one who was anxiously bending over the Inspector's shoulder, watching me.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _It was Nayland Smith._ A whole hour of silence seemed to pass, ere speech became possible; then-- "Smith!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading FU-MANCHU Many poignant recollections are mine, more of them bitter than sweet; but no one of them all can compare with the memory of that moment of my awakening.
but in spite of that
From this reading My heart was beating irregularly; my mind yet partly inert.
