used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
anew
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
Ann
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From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
intentionally conceived
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
incuriously
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From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
indeterminateadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪt/
not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
inexplicablyadverbUS /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
and nothing more
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
not any; not one
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
nothingnessnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
the state of nonexistence
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
on one occasion
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
reposefuladjective
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading She was conscious of no particular sensation of any kind, neither painful nor pleasurable, but merely of an immense peace and tranquillity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, her eyelids felt inexplicably heavy, as though they were weighted.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So she let them fall again, and the placid, reposeful sense of nothingness which had been momentarily interrupted enveloped her once more.
a Caucasian
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY Ann opened her eyes and stared incuriously up into a blank, indeterminate expanse of white.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was quite without interest--conveyed no meaning to her whatever.
