used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
anew
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
(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 Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
Barstairs
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From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
Bull'snounUS /bʊlz/
possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
ceaselesslyadverbUS /ˈsiːzləsli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
chortlingverbUS /ˈtʃɔːrtəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “chortle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
deteriorationnounUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪʃən/
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
else
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From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
divisible by two
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
at any time
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
set up or found
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
frustrationnounUS /frəˈstreɪʃən/
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
a young female
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
Langdon
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From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
Nettie
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From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
not one, and not any
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
the act of searching for something
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything else was forgotten; his cattle, his ranches, his great money losses, the impossibility of obtaining help, even the deterioration of his prized bulls at Barstairs--all these cares and anxieties ceased to exist in the overpowering passion that consumed him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bull Langdon was incapable of love in its finer sense, but in his blind and brutal way, he was madly in love with Nettie Day.
at the time that
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
in or at the place that
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The meeting with Nettie on the road doubled the Bull's determination to possess her again The exhilaration of the chance encounter and the frustration of his plans when, returning, he found the little car gone, had roused his desire to a pitch of insanity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His passion for the girl was like a fire that burned and raged within him, seeking an outlet where there was none and for the time being the man was like a maniac.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He thought of the girl ceaselessly, chortling with delight as he pictured her beauty, now sweeter than ever before in its young maturity.
