used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Oh! let me drink," I begged.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
clothing in general
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
take in liquids
From this reading "Oh! let me drink," I begged.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
flexibilitynounUS /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
fluiditynounUS /fluːˈɪdəti/
the property of flowing easily
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
set up or found
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh! let me drink," I begged.
illusoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsəri/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Oh! let me drink," I begged.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
held dear
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh! let me drink," I begged.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! let me drink," I begged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
a human being
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
salinenounUS /səˈliːn/
an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
savorverbUS /ˈseɪvər/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me that I had the power to enclose and envelop the entire person of the loved one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My limbs had acquired an extraordinary flexibility, a sort of illusory fluidity that prevented me from noticing the obstacle presented by the clothes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Raising myself, I placed my lips to her eyelids and I bathed them with her tears, while my hands lavished on her distracted caresses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you dream," I said, with the saline savor in my mouth that impregnated me to the heart (later, during the hours that followed, I was astonished at not having found an intolerable bitterness in these tears), "did you dream you would be loved so much?
