used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
(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 Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
confederacies
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From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
endeavouring
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From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
occupiersnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪərz/
plural of “occupier” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
and nothing more
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
remonstrated
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From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
move upward
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes the possessor remonstrated loudly against the invasion, and insisted on his right to live alone.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
at the time that
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many souls were extremely desirous of being the only occupiers of a body, which gave rise to innumerable contests; for when a spectre of this solitary temper had established himself in a body that he liked, he vigorously defended it against all assailants.
which person or people
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Other souls formed willing confederacies, and chose a body by agreement, in which they might live together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes he who was conscious of a deficiency in any particular quality associated himself with one who had it in an eminent degree.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In many places a soul was seen on the outside of a body eagerly endeavouring to force open the mouth, which another soul within was striving to keep shut.
