used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
Beauséjour
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From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
else
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From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
grotesquerienoun
ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
interrogationsnounUS /ˌɪnterəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “interrogation” — a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To play his part well he had resolved to be it; and he was it, with reservation.
the act of departing
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
for more time
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
roused to anger
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
not any; not one
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
participate in games or sport
From this reading To play his part well he had resolved to be it; and he was it, with reservation.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
rebuildverbUS /riˈbɪld/
build again
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading To play his part well he had resolved to be it; and he was it, with reservation.
determined
From this reading To play his part well he had resolved to be it; and he was it, with reservation.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
unusual or striking
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
sloughed
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From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw that he was not mad, but possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To play his part well he had resolved to be it; and he was it, with reservation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the mad grotesquerie of the part he had assumed had come to cling to him as another self, no longer to be quite sloughed off at will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To play his part well he had resolved to be it; and he was it, with reservation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Beauséjour, and After Now, while I was arranging in my mind a fresh and voluminous series of interrogations, my singular host arose abruptly and went off without a word, leaving me to rebuild a new image of him out of the shattered fragments of the old.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One intolerably dominant purpose of revenge making all else little in his eyes, he was mad but in relation to a world of complex impulses; in relation to his great aim, sane, and ultimately effective, I could not doubt.
