used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
anew
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
for the reason that
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Do you see it yet?" whispered Bob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you see it yet?" whispered Bob.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
a particular point in time
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
orbs
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From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
by chance
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
STEWSnounUS /stuːz/
plural of “stew” — agitation resulting from active worry
From this reading GOOD STEWS For a moment Jimmy could see nothing.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
a vivid mental image
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Possibly this was because he strained his eyes too much, but of course he was looking out into a darkness so black that it seemed to swallow up everything.
at the time that
From this reading Then Jimmy closed his strained orbs, and when he opened them again his vision was nearer normal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Do you see it yet?" whispered Bob.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And there was rain, too, a misty, drizzling rain, which alone would have hampered vision.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Do you see it yet?" whispered Bob.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you see it yet?" whispered Bob.
