used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
avowverbUS /əˈvaʊ/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
d'Artelle
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From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
take in liquids
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
one or the other of two
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
EMBARRASSINGadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
go away from a place
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
a particular point in time
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
opiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
shamblingnoun
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Now that he was in possession of his senses, how was I to act toward him?
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EMBARRASSING DRIVE I was so astonished at this turn of matters that I squeezed myself up into as small a space as possible in the corner of the carriage, a prey to completely baffling perplexity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading My crude idea had been to get him into the house, let him sleep away the effects, and leave him under the impression that while Madame d'Artelle had been with him in the carriage, I had contrived to get her away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sense of shame with which I had followed his shambling, drunken movements, as he was helped into the vehicle, gave way to a feeling at first of relief, and then of pleasure--both feelings mingled with consummate dismay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under the influence of either opium or drink, he would have been easy enough to deal with; and I could have chosen my own moment to avow myself.
