used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
divisible by two
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
Ligny
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From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
Moulded
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From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
ReflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
relit
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From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Moulded from childhood by the rules of moral responsibility, he now experienced a sensation of painful regret, akin to remorse.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
ShredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
express in speech
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Left alone in the silent house, Robert de Ligny relit the lamp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Shreds of his philosophic and religious training came back to him, disturbing his conscience.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Serious and even somewhat solemn voices were beginning to speak within him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Reflecting that he had caused the death of this man, albeit without intending it or knowing it, he did not feel wholly innocent.
