used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
for the reason that
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They read together, they walked together, they rode together, they went to church together.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
the act of departing
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
Derry's
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From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
furloughverbUS /ˈfɜːrloʊ/
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
a particular point in time
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
onenessnounUS /ˈwʌnnəs/
the quality of being united into one
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
palpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They read together, they walked together, they rode together, they went to church together.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They read together, they walked together, they rode together, they went to church together.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
carry out
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They read together, they walked together, they rode together, they went to church together.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading SIX DAYS Four days of Derry's furlough had passed, four palpitating days, and now the hours that the lovers spent together began to take on the poignant quality of coming separation.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
unsaidadjectiveUS /ənˈsed/
not made explicit
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They read together, they walked together, they rode together, they went to church together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If they included the General in their plans it was because they felt his need of them, not theirs of him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They read together, they walked together, they rode together, they went to church together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every moment counted, nothing must be lost, nothing must be left unsaid, nothing must be left undone which should emphasize their oneness of thought and purpose.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They lived in a world created to survive for ten days and then to collapse like a pricked bubble-- And it was because of the dread of collapse that Jean began to plan a structure of remembrance which should endure after Derry's departure.
