used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
a young female
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'He is safe,' said Jane Marley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'He is safe,' said Jane Marley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
Jane
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From this reading 'He is safe,' said Jane Marley.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading 'He is safe,' said Jane Marley.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
a course of conduct
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
with speed
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading 'He is safe,' said Jane Marley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'He is safe,' said Jane Marley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
stunsverbUS /stʌnz/
third-person singular of “stun” — make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The girl waved her mother back, and started for the path that conducted to the summit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But she had not mounted half way before her powers failed her.
Winefred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winefred recovered rapidly, and staggered to her feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A REVELATION The lapse into unconsciousness was but momentary――it was like the shock produced by a crash of thunder attended with a blinding blaze of the electric fluid――that stuns for an instant.
