used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
appeaseverbUS /əˈpiːz/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
CAP'N
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From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
clenching
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From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
an opposing military force
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
gentle-mannered
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From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
a young female
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
Helmford
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From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
Helmford's
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From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
Holden
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From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
Joe
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From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
JONAH'S
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From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
Liphalet
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From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
on the contrary
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He believed the girl had shown him as plainly as a modest girl could, that she was interested in him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
Truitt
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From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
unfruitfuladjective
not fruitful; not conducive to abundant production
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted Pearl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
which person or people
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
belonging to which person
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAP'N JONAH'S CHALLENGE There was a satisfaction for Joe Helmford in his present mood, in putting his head down, clenching his fists, and struggling with the blowing sleet and snow as though the storm were an actual enemy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
a late time of life
From this reading Unlike 'Liphalet Truitt, who had allowed ten unfruitful years to drag by while his heart and soul starved for the woman whose fortune kept him at a distance, Helmford's young blood surged against the barrier he was setting between himself and Pearl Holden.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The rather impassive, gentle-mannered young man craved action to appease the turmoil aroused in his heart.
