used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
Aldous
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From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
(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 It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
hold firmly
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
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 He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
Miette
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From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
a particular point in time
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
on one occasion
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
readjustverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust anew
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
possessing sweep
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
in a swift manner
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that never in his life had he needed to readjust himself more than at the present moment.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As soon as he had passed from the view of the cabin door Aldous shortened his pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a change so unusual and apparently so impossible that he could not grasp the situation and the fact all at once.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the truth of it swept over him more and more swiftly as he made his way along the dark, narrow trail that led up to the Miette Plain.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A quarter of an hour had seen a complete and miraculous revolution within him.
