used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
anew
From this reading Again was her wonderment aroused.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Again was her wonderment aroused.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
Burrell's
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From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
a young female
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
Harriet
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From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
located inward
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
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 A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a time the girl began to feel little pains shooting up her arms, reaching to her shoulders and down along her spine.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
precisely as stated
From this reading A SURPRISE THAT PROVED A SHOCK It could not have been very long, not more than a few seconds, before Harriet Burrell's benumbed senses began to perform their natural functions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deep down in her inner consciousness was the feeling that, though the surf was breaking over her, underneath her was something solid, immovable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading In a vague sort of way she wondered at this, but for the time being was too weary and dulled to reason out the cause of the phenomenon.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Again was her wonderment aroused.
