used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
have
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
being joined in close association
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading DARE YOU TAKE IT?"
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "THERE IS MY HAND.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THERE IS MY HAND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DARE YOU TAKE IT?"
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "THERE IS MY HAND.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
with speed
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
carry out
From this reading DARE YOU TAKE IT?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "THERE IS MY HAND.
thoughtland
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From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And with it, too, came a strong, keen desire to bear himself like a man before her father.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is nothing which can transport one so quickly from thoughtland to acute and comprehensive realization, as the sound of a human voice or the consciousness of a human presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like a flash it all came back to the lonely occupant of the prison cell--the personal degradation of his position, his surroundings, and everything connected with them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DARE YOU TAKE IT?"
