used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was going back to the obscurity of Maquoit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
intentionally conceived
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A deeper sentiment was drawing him.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A deeper sentiment was drawing him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
set up or found
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going back to the obscurity of Maquoit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A deeper sentiment was drawing him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
located inward
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
Julius
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From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
Maquoit
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From this reading He was going back to the obscurity of Maquoit.
Marston's
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From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading But he was fully conscious that he was not obeying Julius Marston's injunction to go and hide.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading He was going back to the obscurity of Maquoit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
self-analysisnoun
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading A deeper sentiment was drawing him.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading A little later, almost unconscious of volition in the matter, he found himself at a steamboat office buying a ticket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going back to the obscurity of Maquoit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without power for self-analysis, without being able to penetrate the inner recesses of his own soul in that crisis, he trudged on.
