used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
anew
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
Cleo
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From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
deem to be
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading First Helen and then his father had overtaken him!
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading First Helen and then his father had overtaken him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
Ketterings
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From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
a particular point in time
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading First Helen and then his father had overtaken him!
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
and nothing more
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First Helen and then his father had overtaken him!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He saw now that by becoming their guest under circumstances such as his he had exposed himself to the possibility of insult from the first.
unstrungadjective
emotionally upset
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sense that a final rupture had occurred between him and the Ketterings was so strong in Morgan that for the moment he omitted to consider the difficulties that might arise as regards Cleo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he did not condemn them; he simply felt he could not live in contact with them.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was too unstrung to read his father's letter yet, though, as he thought of it again, the reflection occurred to him that old relations were intruding into the new life that had begun with Cleo.
