used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
(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 It was she who was putting him through all this....
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
a young person of either sex
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
clothing in general
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
good-temperedadjective
not easily irritated
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
intense and profound fear
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
and nothing more
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
and nothing more
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was she who was putting him through all this....
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She saw that it really involved him; that daily, as it were, he had to brush its overwhelming effect from his clothes and from his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was she who was putting him through all this....
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was she who was putting him through all this....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading And it was only an added irony that Miles, junior, turned out such a satisfactory child, normal and vigorous and good-tempered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was she who was putting him through all this....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
which person or people
From this reading It was she who was putting him through all this....
in the company of; together with
From this reading It did not improve matters any that he deserved this sacrifice, for with every new fascination he exerted, every delightful characteristic he exhibited, the subjection of all their hopes to his demands became more complete....
a late time of life
From this reading To Miles, however, they were a return to the hated past--from just such a street in Cincinnati he had fled in horror years before.
