used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why should I stay there till the twilight came?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
eludesverbUS /ɪˈluːdz/
third-person singular of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that the way was long, and the message I had undertaken was of the utmost urgency.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I knew that the way was long, and the message I had undertaken was of the utmost urgency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
OPALnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
paradoxesnounUS /ˈperədɑːksɪz/
plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
reconstructverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
reassemble mentally
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should I stay there till the twilight came?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Why should I stay there till the twilight came?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
up to a particular time
From this reading Why should I stay there till the twilight came?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
hard to endure
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Why should I stay there till the twilight came?
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I knew that the way was long, and the message I had undertaken was of the utmost urgency.
urgencynounUS /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
From this reading I knew that the way was long, and the message I had undertaken was of the utmost urgency.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I knew that the way was long, and the message I had undertaken was of the utmost urgency.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE OPAL WAY I sat there a long time, trying to reconstruct her tale, and to find some possible explanation of its apparent paradoxes.
in or at the place that
From this reading I had learnt that where I sat I was in the very shadow of death.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some reason for delay there had been, but it was like a dream which eludes waking thought.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should I stay there till the twilight came?
