used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
(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 Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
embodyingverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdiɪŋ/
-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
exactionnounUS /ɪɡˈzækʃən/
act of demanding or levying by force or authority
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
gainsaid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
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 Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
motivatingadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊtəveɪtɪŋ/
impelling to action
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
on one occasion
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
win a victory over
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
Roberta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
seductionnounUS /sɪˈdʌkʃən/
enticing someone astray from right behavior
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
a special situation
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
at the time that
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Yet the thing once done, a wild convulsive pleasure motivating both.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The wonder and delight of a new and more intimate form of contact, of protest gainsaid, of scruples overcome!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet, not without, before all this, an exaction on the part of Roberta to the effect that never--come what might (the natural consequences of so wild an intimacy strong in her thoughts) would he desert her, since without his aid she would be helpless.
but in spite of that
From this reading For with what qualms--what protests on the part of Roberta; what determination, yet not without a sense of evil--seduction--betrayal, on the part of Clyde.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Days, when both, having struggled in vain against the greater intimacy which each knew that the other was desirous of yielding to, and eventually so yielding, looked forward to the approaching night with an eagerness which was as a fever embodying a fear.
