used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
apertures
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From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
detonationnounUS /ˌdetəˈneɪʃən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
remove the dust from
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
fire-control
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From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
Sefton
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From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
sightingnounUS /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
the act of observing
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
sootnounUS /sʊt/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
express in speech
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
not in physical motion
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He could scarcely speak, his throat was parched and gripped by a terrible thirst.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hearing was practically done for, owing to the terrific detonation of the guns.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost as in a dream Sefton realized that he was still alive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were red and smarting from the effects of numerous particles of soot and dust that had drifted in through the sighting apertures of the fire-control station.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His borrowed uniform was rent in several places, while the right leg of his trousers was warm and moist.
