used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
anew
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
(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 All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
at any time
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
set up or found
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
not in action or at work
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
impalpableadjective
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
and nothing more
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
not in physical motion
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
in a strange manner
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
not known
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading All round the wall hung the implements of many occupations in bunches and knots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on certainty developed out of doubt, and I found myself speculating on as strangely furnished a chamber as any one was ever in.
at the time that
From this reading When consciousness came to my eyes again, everything around me was altered and strange.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As for surroundings, it was only dimly that any fashioned themselves before those dull and sleepy eyes of mine that hesitated, as they drowsily turned about, whether to pronounce this object and that true material substance, or still the idle fantasy of dreams.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very air I drew in with my faint breaths had a taste of the unknown about it, an impalpable something that was not before, speaking of change and novelty.
