used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
birthmarknounUS /ˈbɜːrθmɑːrk/
a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
cadaverousadjective
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some people were near me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Some people were near me.
nudenounUS /nuːd/
a painting of a naked human figure
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people were near me.
compacted by ironing
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people were near me.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I closed my eyes and realized that some one raised the sheet covering me and searched over my almost nude body for a birthmark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE ESCAPE I regained consciousness upon a real bed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A voice said, "Thank God, it is he!" and human lips pressed my cadaverous hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some people were near me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My jailer, with a softened expression, was handing me a cup of soup.
