aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
(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 His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
Challoner
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From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
CHALLONER'S
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From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
a female human offspring
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
divisible by two
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
and nothing more
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James Challoner sat in the centre of the most open space he could find, his overcoat drawn close about him and his daughter clasped tightly to his breast.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was almost unconsciously that he held her so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHALLONER'S PILGRIMAGE There were two more shocks that night, the first at five minutes past one, the second half an hour before sunrise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, even so, it was the limp look of the fingers which chiefly troubled him, and that only troubled him from time to time.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His brain was dazed, and the only image at all clear in his mind was that of his dead wife's hand protruding beneath the great stone and directing against him its mute accusation.
