used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
(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 "I leave all that to you...
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
command with authority
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
Fred
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From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
the act of departing
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I leave all that to you...
go away from a place
From this reading "I leave all that to you...
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
a particular point in time
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
ReplyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
sleepwalkingnounUS /ˈsliːpwɔːkɪŋ/
walking by a person who is asleep
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
Starratt's
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From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
Storch
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From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
Storch's
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From this reading Replying to Storch's question regarding his plans, he said, decidedly:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I leave all that to you...
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this moment on Fred Starratt's existence had the elements of a sleepwalking dream.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt himself going through motions which he was powerless to direct.
which person or people
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Already Storch and his associates were allowing him a certain aloofness--letting him set himself apart with the melancholy arrogance of one who had been chosen for a fanatical sacrifice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I leave all that to you...
