used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
(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 But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
cannot
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From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
immediately past
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
LeadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
on one occasion
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
cut with a saw
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She looked at me at last, and saw that I was awake, and offered me her mind in a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it is a law of our kind that, as no creatures in all the oceans will dare to harm us, so we do not interfere between them.
waked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “As we were made companions in this enterprise, it seemed that it was right to do so.
at the time that
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE SILENCE IN THE WOOD When I waked, she was sitting looking into the water with brooding eyes in which amusement flickered more than once as I watched them, but which seemed, for the most part, to be puzzled by some thoughts for which she could find no solving.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am glad,” she thought, “that I saved you, and I think that the Leaders will approve it; but of this I cannot be as certain as I gladly would be.
