used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — 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 The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
without doubt or question
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
placed crosswise
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
eerieadjectiveUS /ˈɪri/
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
at any time
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
and nothing more
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
the middle of the day
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
sun-glitter
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From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there was an eerie _difference_ about the scene; it was not a land below us such as any of us had ever seen.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
unclearadjectiveUS /ənˈklɪr/
poorly stated or described
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
not known
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had crossed a barrier, and we had entered a land of the living--but it was unclear before us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
which person or people
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The drifting mountain mists, the sun-glitter and the haze of noon kept the scene from striking through to our brains with its true significance.
but in spite of that
From this reading I felt that and yet I could not think clearly about it.
zombiesnounUS /ˈzɑːmbiz/
plural of “zombie” — a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
From this reading We moved along like zombies, not thinking--just accepting the unusual and the unknown as casually as if we were travelers who could not be astounded.
