used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading My hands were firmly tied behind me.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
DR
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From this reading I MEET DR.
with resolute determination
From this reading My hands were firmly tied behind me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
set up or found
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
FU-MANCHU
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From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading My hands were firmly tied behind me.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MEET DR.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
mattingnounUS /ˈmætɪŋ/
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My hands were firmly tied behind me.
come together
From this reading I MEET DR.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
reawakeningverbUS /ˌriːəˈweɪkənɪŋ/
-ing form of “reawaken” — awaken once again
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
remounted
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From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
bound or secured closely
From this reading My hands were firmly tied behind me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
create by training and teaching
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the first agony of that reawakening I became aware of two things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My hands were firmly tied behind me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FU-MANCHU My next impression was of a splitting headache, which, as memory remounted its throne, brought up a train of recollections.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading I found myself to be seated upon a heavy wooden bench set flat against a wall, which was covered with a kind of straw matting.
