(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 I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I sat up and glanced fearfully around.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the others?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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coat-sleeve
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dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
divisible by two
From this reading I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
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fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading I sat up and glanced fearfully around.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I sat up and glanced fearfully around.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
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how
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be the source of pain
From this reading I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
belonging to the person speaking
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immediately following in time or order
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night-gown
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
others
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From this reading But the others?
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat up and glanced fearfully around.
in a serious manner
From this reading I was not dead at all, not even, it appeared, seriously hurt.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
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stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
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of the kind already mentioned
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happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
a special situation
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Then I tried to move the arm, and it was heavy and painful; and suddenly I remembered!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
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used to ask for information about something
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showing curiosity
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