used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
axiomsnounUS /ˈæksiəmz/
plural of “axiom” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
gotten under control
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
geometrynounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
preternaturallyadverb
in a supernatural manner
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
ProblemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
re-born
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From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
re-incarnated
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From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Problems which had puzzled him to desperation suddenly became as obvious as the first axioms of geometry.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
vaster
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From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
a vivid mental image
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading In fact, his sense of wakefulness seemed almost superhuman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIEVES IN THE NIGHT This time he was very much awake.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
widenverbUS /ˈwaɪdən/
become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading His faculties were preternaturally alert, and he had a feeling of what might properly be called mental extension--it was not exaltation--- which seemed to widen his mental vision enormously.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
but in spite of that
From this reading In short, he felt as though he had become a new man, re-born, or re-incarnated, into another world which contained the one he had so far lived in, but which was infinitely vaster in some undefined way which was not yet plain to him.
