aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
for the reason that
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He was still in bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
he'd
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From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was still in bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was light.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was light.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still in bed.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
hard to endure
From this reading At first he'd felt sort of scared, but nothing happened, so he'd kept watching, trying to find it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was light.
wasn't
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From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Terry had been watching the darkness fade for about ten minutes, fascinated, because the diffused glow grew as though from nowhere, and he could not find the sun.
at the time that
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was when he became aware that it wasn't his own bed that he sat up straight, wondering, trying to remember.
