used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
anew
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
(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 Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Little things annoyed him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
terminate
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little things annoyed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
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From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
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 Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little things annoyed him.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
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 THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
monotonouslyadverb
in a monotonous manner
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
in or at or to some place
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Little things annoyed him.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DARKNESS Kingozi retired again to his cot; but for a long time he could not get to sleep.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seemed beyond human comprehension that any living creature could keep up steadily so breathless a performance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A fever owl in a thorn tree somewhere nearby called over and over again monotonously, hurriedly, without pause, without a break in rhythm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kingozi knew that the bird would thus continue all night long, and he tried to adjust his mind to the fact, but failed.
