used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
anew
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
bludgeonings
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From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading THE CHALLENGE.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
listlessnessnoun
a feeling of lack of interest or energy
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
a person who carries a message
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
Selwyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
unflinchingadjectiveUS /ənˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
not shrinking from danger
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
at the time that
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both in mind and in body there was the listlessness which follows the passing of a crisis, but for the first time in many days he felt the impulse to face life again, to accept its bludgeonings, unflinching.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was almost fully dressed, when a messenger arrived with a letter.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was nearly noon next day before Selwyn woke from a heavy, dreamless sleep.
