used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
(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 All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
Ananda
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From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
deprivationsnounUS /ˌdeprəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “deprivation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
in the recent past
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
others
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From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One hand was tucked under his cheek, the other was thrown forward and hung slightly over the edge of the cot.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All his troubles, his doubts and fears, his deprivations and hardships, lately inflicted, were forgotten.
at the time that
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
which person or people
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
belonging to which person
From this reading Ananda lay in a deep, dreamless sleep, the restful slumber of a healthy man whose mind was as wholesome as his body.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had had four hours of solid sleep without stirring, when he became aware of a touch upon the hand that rested on the border of the bed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the best preparation he could have for entrance on the new life, when he would have to live "by the sweat of his brow," like a multitude of good men who had gone before him, and others who would come after him.
