used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
greenishadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
immediately past
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
not in physical motion
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learnt afterwards that he was insensible, hanging between life and death, for the better part of an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
translucentadjectiveUS /trænˈsluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
TUMULTnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SOUND OF A TUMULT Graham's last impression before he fainted was of the ringing of bells.
at the time that
From this reading When he recovered his senses, he was back on his translucent couch, and there was a stirring warmth at heart and throat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dark apparatus, he perceived, had been removed from his arm, which was bandaged.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white framework was still about him, but the greenish transparent substance that had filled it was altogether gone.
