used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterward two figures approached the tepee and entered.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Afterward two figures approached the tepee and entered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
without doubt or question
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
carefully weighed
From this reading He considered what he should do.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could only hear!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He considered what he should do.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Afterward two figures approached the tepee and entered.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Afterward two figures approached the tepee and entered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He considered what he should do.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If he could only hear!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could only hear!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
and nothing more
From this reading If he could only hear!
over-exertion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He considered what he should do.
tepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading Afterward two figures approached the tepee and entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Afterward two figures approached the tepee and entered.
precisely as stated
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He considered what he should do.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As he waited there, the work on the barricade ceased; and a whispered consultation was held.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading His brain was working very clearly--dragging his exhausted body along after, as it were; for excitement and over-exertion had produced a curious feeling of detachment from it.
