used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He tried to remember it, but he could not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He tried to remember it, but he could not.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he ought to recognize her, that he ought to know her name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
a young female
From this reading A girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He tried to remember it, but he could not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He felt that he ought to recognize her, that he ought to know her name.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He felt that he ought to recognize her, that he ought to know her name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He tried to remember it, but he could not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He felt that he ought to recognize her, that he ought to know her name.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He felt that he ought to recognize her, that he ought to know her name.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He tried to remember it, but he could not.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt that he ought to recognize her, that he ought to know her name.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to remember it, but he could not.
precisely as stated
From this reading He saw her very plainly, and there was something familiar about her, and at the same time something baffling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been conscious that his dreams were of a more pleasant hue for some time before he discovered that this new aspect was shared with him by another.
