used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
(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 But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
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 After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
DIGRESSIONnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
increase twofold
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
at any time
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
Moon'snounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
shoemaker's
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From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He felt that which no other man has ever experienced—the double motion of the Earth around the Sun, and that about its own axis!
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
TitonounUS /ˈtiːtoʊ/
Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DIGRESSION, WHICH BEARS LITTLE ON THE STORY.
which person or people
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with all this he did not feel the beating of his own heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After leaving the inn, Tito began to observe such a change in himself, and in his whole nature, that had it not been for the support of an arm as strong as that of Death, he would undoubtedly have fallen lifeless to the ground.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Any one who could have examined the young shoemaker’s countenance, illumined by the Moon’s bright light, would have seen at a glance that its melancholy beauty, which had always made him noticeable, was enhanced to an extraordinary degree.
