be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I waked to find that nothing had changed.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
explicableadjectiveUS /ekˈsplɪkəbəl/
capable of being explicated or accounted for
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I waked to find that nothing had changed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I waked to find that nothing had changed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
how
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From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
InvigoratedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪd/
with restored energy
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
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 VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
for more time
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
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 VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
not any; not one
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I waked to find that nothing had changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
continue talking
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
simpler-seeming
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From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
express a supposition
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I waked to find that nothing had changed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
VISIONSnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading VISIONS I do not know how long I slept, but suppose it to have been for many hours.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
waked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I waked to find that nothing had changed.
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 Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Invigorated by rest, I was quite willing to agree that we should wait no longer, but proceed upon our own investigations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rising with this purpose, our eyes were first attracted to the wall behind us in which was depicted one of those living scenes with which we had already become familiar.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Strange and wonderful as they then seemed, I have since realised that there were many simpler-seeming things around me which are less easily explicable.
