used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
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 Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
babelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
Candlass
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From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
psychological suffering
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
a boy or man
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four o'clock."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
new-awakened
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From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
a brief written record
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Four o'clock."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
ScholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
TumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
wakened
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From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning Scholar was wakened by someone shaking his arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It seemed that he had fallen asleep, worn out, in the midst of a babel, a mere second before the shake was given, and with a sense of distress he opened his eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you," said Scholar, and was aware of the note in his own voice, a note as of gratitude.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Candlass bent over him, and in a voice so kindly that there came a lump in the throat of the new-awakened Scholar, he said: "Tumble up, young fellow.
