used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
brought into existence
From this reading Out of controversy a feeling of respect had been born.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Out of controversy a feeling of respect had been born.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
divisible by two
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Out of controversy a feeling of respect had been born.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
set up or found
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
Naida
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From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
not any; not one
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of controversy a feeling of respect had been born.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Out of controversy a feeling of respect had been born.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
not in physical motion
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He began besides to comprehend something of the secret of his influence over Naida; even to experience himself the power of that dominating spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His feelings toward Hampton had been materially changed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found it impossible to nurse a dislike which seemingly had no real cause for existence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION The young officer passed slowly down the dark staircase, his mind still bewildered by the result of the interview.
