used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
anew
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
in addition
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
lightensverbUS /ˈlaɪtənz/
third-person singular of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
easily agitated
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
win a victory over
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
a human being
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
on the contrary
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
resiliencenounUS /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. (Sức bật dẻo dai, khả năng phục hồi kiên cường.)
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I suppose the nervous system is subject to the same rules.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I suppose the nervous system is subject to the same rules.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose the nervous system is subject to the same rules.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
a special situation
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
precisely as stated
From this reading The same thing often happens physically: one is tired to the very point of exhaustion, one goes on, there is a renewal of strength, the effort that seems about to crack the muscles suddenly lightens, becomes almost easy again.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some mysterious way I had tapped a whole reservoir of nervous strength and resilience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
at the time that
From this reading |I WAS surprised to find, when I examined myself in the glass next morning, that I did not look like a person that has seen a ghost.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I had rather more color than usual and my eyes were bright; also the fact that I had controlled and overcome my nerves seemed to have acted like a tonic to my whole system.
