used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
the first light of day
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
fro
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From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
and nothing more
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading As I tossed restlessly in bed I heard above me, as on the first night after the murder, the pacing to and fro of the Judge.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A magnetic connection seemed to exist between us, causing me to think what he thought, and to feel what he felt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The same terrible images which banished sleep from his eyes were present before mine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I heard the church clock strike hour after hour, and only with the first glimmer of dawn did I enjoy a short slumber.
