used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
(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 Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
cloudingnounUS /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
intense and profound fear
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
MessianicadjectiveUS /ˌmesiˈænɪk/
of or relating to a messiah promising deliverance
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
MetalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
nerve-rackingadjectiveUS /ˌnɜːrˈvrækɪŋ/
extremely irritating to the nerves
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
easily agitated
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
on one occasion
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
a full supply
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
Rawson
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From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
Rawson's
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From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
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From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps it was the sound of pursuit that jarred him out of the fog clouding all his thoughts and perceptions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dean Rawson had passed through a nerve-racking experience.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not at once did he realize what was happening.
at the time that
From this reading It was not a question of courage--Rawson had plenty of that--but there are times when a man's nervous system is shocked almost to insensibility by sheer horror.
a Caucasian
From this reading _The Metal Shell_ [Sidenote: The Voice of the Mountain heralds Rawson's Messianic coming to the White Ones in their hour of need.]
