used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
anew
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
(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 Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
companion's
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From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
numbnessnounUS /ˈnʌmnəs/
partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
obstructedadjectiveUS /əbˈstrʌktɪd/
shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
Rowlett's
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From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
swoonedverbUS /swuːnd/
past form of “swoon” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Through him went hot waves of pain under which he clenched his teeth until he swooned again into a merciful numbness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Out of his limbs all power and volition seemed to have evaporated, and his breath was an obstructed struggle as though the mountain upon which he lay were lying instead upon his breast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then, for a little while, he dropped endlessly down through pits of darkness and after that opened his eyes to recognize that he was being held with his head on Rowlett's knee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He heard in an interval of consciousness the thrashing of his companion's boots through the tangle and the curses with which his companion was vainly challenging his assailant to stand out and fight in the open.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To the man lying in the soaked grass and moss of the sandstone ledge came flashes of realization that were without definite beginning or end, separated by gaps of insensibility.
