used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
absolutenessnounUS /ˈæbsəluːtnəs/
the quality of being complete or utter or extreme
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
(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 He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
diversifies
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From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
Forrest
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From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
the quality of being humane
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
not any; not one
From this reading The journey had by no means diminished his excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
and nothing more
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
SCARFnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Afterward we know what to expect; then everything is new, wonderful, incomprehensible--the sweet waking up to a heavenly mystery.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading _THE INDIAN SCARF._ A man in love sees wonders.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A few hours later, and Arthur Forrest was lodged for the night in an hotel which looked out upon one of the quaint, old-fashioned streets in the ancient city of York.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was literally aflame with the fever of anxiety and suspense that consumed him, for this was his first young dream, and it mastered him with an absoluteness which only that first in the series that often diversifies the adolescence of humanity, male and female, can possess.
