used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Consciousness returned to Adam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day appeared to be far spent.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day appeared to be far spent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Consciousness returned to Adam.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day appeared to be far spent.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The day appeared to be far spent.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His skin felt moist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
ironwoodnounUS /ˈaɪərnwʊd/
handsome East Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental for its fragrant white flowers that yield a perfume; source of very heavy hardwood used for railroad ties
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
for more time
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
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 His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading His skin felt moist.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
not any; not one
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Consciousness returned to Adam.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His skin felt moist.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The day appeared to be far spent.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Consciousness returned to Adam.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading His head seemed to have been relieved of a hot metal band; his tongue was no longer bursting in his mouth; the boil of his blood had subsided.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was lying under an ironwood tree, over branches of which a canvas had been stretched, evidently to shade him from the sun.
