used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
(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 At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading IN STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCES.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
divisible by two
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
half-conscious
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From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
How
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From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCES.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
insufferablyadverb
to an insufferable degree
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
many times at short intervals
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
and nothing more
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
Pongeenoun
a soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation)
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading IN STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCES.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
a special situation
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I recall for one thing a stunned and throbbing aching back of the eyes and a half-conscious gazing up at rocking stars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pongee pajamas and a revolver belt constitute a light equipment even for the tropics, but that was the least pressing of my concerns.
at the time that
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
wraith-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How long I had remained insensible I can only estimate, but often there come back to me, from that time, wraith-like shreds of memory in which I seem to have drifted down the centuries.
zenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading At all events, when rational understanding returned to me, the sun was glaring insufferably from a scorched zenith.
