used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
in addition
From this reading It was most unfortunate that Phil was also asleep.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE TYPEES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was most unfortunate that Phil was also asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
confined by bonds
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was most unfortunate that Phil was also asleep.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
engage in
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
overpowerverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
overcome by superior force
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
peradventurenoun
doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
Phil
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From this reading It was most unfortunate that Phil was also asleep.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
express in words
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE TYPEES.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
TYPEES
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From this reading AMONG THE TYPEES.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was most unfortunate that Phil was also asleep.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
at the time that
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Had his eyes been open as wide as were mine, I venture to say that without a peradventure we might have succeeded in gaining our freedom.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I tugged gently at his arm, not daring to make any movement which would result in the slightest noise; but without arousing him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, when I was praying most fervently that sleep would overpower him, his head drooped lower and lower until I understood that the chains of slumber had bound him for a certain time at least.
