used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
for the reason that
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
a youthful male person
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
true confidential information
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
and nothing more
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
not in physical motion
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The small details of our daily life she had assumed, because she still was the stronger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
a special situation
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
up to a particular time
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once, in the night, I know I felt her arm across my face, upon my head her hand--she still sleeping, and millions of miles away among the stars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without plot or plan, and simply through the stern command of necessity, our interests had been identical, our plans covered us both as one.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading At night, for the sake of warmth, we had slept closely, side by side, both too weary and worn out to reason regarding that or any other thing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TILL DEATH DO PART Hitherto, while I was weak, exhausted, and unable to reason beyond the vague factors of anxiety and dread, she had cared for me simply, as though she were a young boy and I an older man.
