used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
buoyantlyadverb
in a cheerfully buoyant manner
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
intentionally conceived
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
incertitudenoun
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
a particular point in time
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _His_--yes, his--in a new sense.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
and nothing more
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
in the near future
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
pronounnounUS /ˈproʊnaʊn/
a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
recurring again and again
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
saint'snounUS /seɪnts/
possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
in the direction of
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Deep down in his heart was a tremulous feeling of anxiety and incertitude that might presently become pain; but, for the moment, and floating buoyantly on the surface of his being, there was a sense of completeness and satisfaction such as he had never known before.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
at the time that
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first thought--rapturous as the saint's vision of Paradise--which leapt to his heart was that Grace was under his roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His roof--he repeated the words with a pleasant emphasis on the pronoun, for it had brought him back to the revelation of the previous night.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SEEN IN THE LIGHT OF MORNING When the rajah awoke the following morning he was conscious of a curious novelty, not only in the world about him, but in his own relations towards it.
an affirmative
From this reading _His_--yes, his--in a new sense.
