used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
(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 Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
grappledverbUS /ˈɡræpəld/
past form of “grapple” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
habit-pattern
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From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
Honath
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From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
IcyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Icy water.
improbablyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
ingrainedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡreɪnd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
monkeylike
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From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
OverwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
done under pressure
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Water that rushed by him improbably with a menacing, monkeylike chattering, but water all the same.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
topplingverbUS /ˈtɑːpəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He realized his error instantly and tried to arrest the complex set of motions, but a habit-pattern so deeply ingrained could not be frustrated completely.
vertigonounUS /ˈvɜːrtɪɡoʊ/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading An instant later, with a familiar noise and an equally familiar cold shock that seemed to reach throughout his body, he was sitting in the midst of-- Water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overwhelmed with vertigo, Honath grappled at the empty air with hands, feet and tail and went toppling.
