Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I know," he answered.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

in a state of sleep

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

used as intensifiers

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

terminate

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

without a collar

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

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From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

moving swiftly

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

lacking graciousness

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I know," he answered.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know," he answered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

and nothing more

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know," he answered.

immediately past

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

the present time or age

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

not buttoned

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

a vivid mental image

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His own voice seemed to break a spell, for he shot up as though she had struck him, his hand flying to the neck of his graceless, unbuttoned collarless shirt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It sounds absurd, of course, but it wasn’t an ordinary sleep.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

at the time that

From this reading In fact, barring today, I don’t know when I slept last.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I beg your pardon—I’m awfully sorry—I’d been asleep—and day-dreaming—I thought you were just—not real——" "A sort of concrete vision?" she suggested.