used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
anew
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
put or send forth
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
unvarying in nature
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
at any time
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
the quality of being humane
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
one of four equal parts
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
term of address for a man
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
not in physical motion
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
at the time that
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he had remained seated, old feelings, old habits of thought, old vices of the mind began to return upon him.
William
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From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading We must now turn to Sir William Winslow again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He remained for full a quarter of an hour in thought; but then he rose, and walked backwards and forwards in the library, with a quick step: there was a struggle within him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading There came too, in aid of better feelings that longing for companionship, for the support of love or friendship, which grows upon the heart when worldly enjoyments fail.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading None of the devils which torture and tempt humanity ever give up their prey without strife; and they wrestled with his spirit still; but remorse, and wearing, constant apprehension had shaken their hold of him, and he was strong enough to cast them off.
