used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
terminate
From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
Carr
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
the act of departing
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
Dr
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
Holworthy
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From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
long-drawn-out
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From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
not any; not one
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
an amount of time
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
reiterationnounUS /riˌɪtərˈeɪʃən/
the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I can’t break down, I can’t seem to feel, George!
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
express in words
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
a special situation
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Letter Despite his sense of victory the day was a long-drawn-out period of torture for Storm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I don’t know what is the matter with me!” he cried dramatically in conclusion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon the departure of Dr. Carr and the officials, George Holworthy had to be told in detail the story of the night’s tragic event, and its reiteration drew heavily upon the store of self-control which was left to his companion after the ordeal through which he had passed; but Storm narrated it carefully, with a critical consciousness of every effect.
but in spite of that
From this reading I saw her as she lay there, I tell myself that this ghastly, unbelievable thing is true, and yet it has no meaning for me!
