used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
anew
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
(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 Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
Dalrulzian
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From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
Erskine
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From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
Lindores
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From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
an amount of time
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Four days is not a long period of time.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
uncontrolledadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/
not being under control; out of control
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
the act of using
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
precisely as stated
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
at the time that
From this reading But prison has an extraordinary effect, and his very limbs had seemed to tingle when he got the uncontrolled use of them again.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could scarcely believe that he was free to walk where he pleased,--to do what he liked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Lindores had driven him back as far as the gates of Lindores, and from thence he walked on, glad of the air, the sense of freedom and movement,--the silence in which to realise all that had passed.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John Erskine returned to Dalrulzian alone after this wonderful morning's work.
