prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
Aymer
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From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
fro
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From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
how
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From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
and nothing more
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
not in physical motion
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
look attentively
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could only lie still and watch, tortured by jealous fear and the physical helplessness that forbade him the one relief of movement for which his soul craved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But what were the real issues involved he could not determine, and he was impotent, by reason of his vow and will, to influence them.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Aymer gazed out of the open window at Christopher and Peter Masters as they walked to and fro on the terrace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew the subject they were discussing, and he was already sure how it would end.
a late time of life
From this reading The patience the long years had schooled him into was slipping away, and the elementary forces of his nature reigned in its stead.
