accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
anew
From this reading "Say that again," he faltered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
from appearances alone
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
don't
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From this reading "I don't quite understand.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "Say that again," he faltered.
Fenwick
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From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't quite understand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I don't quite understand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
express in words
From this reading "Say that again," he faltered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Say that again," he faltered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't quite understand.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man's mind was apparently dazed, as if the accumulation of his troubles had been too much for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He passed his hand across his forehead, striving to collect his thoughts and to find some way of facing this new and unexpected peril.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ACT OF CHARITY Fenwick looked at the speaker as if he did not exactly comprehend what he had said.
