used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The noises of the city disturbed and confused him; the crowds irritated him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
rectifyverbUS /ˈrektəfaɪ/
math: determine the length of
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
in the near future
From this reading He meant to rectify the omission as soon as possible and get back to the safety and peace of the hills.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt, as he drew nearer and nearer to the old haunts, like a stranger, and a blind, groping one at that.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
Truedale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading At Washington, Truedale telegraphed to Brace Kendall.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
at the time that
From this reading When he remembered the few weeks that lay between the present and the days when he was part and parcel of this so-called life, he experienced a sensation of having died and been compelled to return to earth to finish some business carelessly overlooked.
