used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
any thing at all
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
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 In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
Carl
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From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
the organ of sight
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
Faguibi
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From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
a young female
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading So Carl inquired the way of the hotel keeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading So Carl inquired the way of the hotel keeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading So Carl inquired the way of the hotel keeper.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
held dear
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
SananounUS /ˈsɑːnə/
the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
except for; apart from
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Carl inquired the way of the hotel keeper.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
carry out
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOVERS ON THE BEACH After a sleepless night, Carl arose early to take a stroll and enjoy his pipe.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sana had told him, the night before, that every morning it was her custom to ride on horseback to the not far distant Lake Faguibi.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
which person or people
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In his mind’s eye lurked the face of the girl he knew he loved better than anything on this earth, and through his brain whirled her promise to give anything a woman could offer to the man who could save her home from destruction.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading He had tried to woo sleep in every known way, but in vain.
