acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good Lord!"
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Oldmeadow heard himself groaning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Oldmeadow heard himself groaning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Oldmeadow heard himself groaning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
immediately past
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Good Lord!"
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
Oldmeadow
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From this reading Oldmeadow heard himself groaning.
others
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From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
a special situation
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as he took possession of his physical suffering he knew that there was satisfaction in suffering, at last, himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was at last the real thing; but it was so mingled with acquiescence that it ceased to be the mere raw fact.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Until now the worst part of war had been to see the sufferings of others.
