used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
(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 His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
BRAUNnounUS /brɔːn/
the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
power to direct or determine
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
Cos-Cob
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From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
ISADORE
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From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
take in marriage
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
photographer'snounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz/
possessive form of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
for a short time
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was as if some sudden leak had let a glare of sunlight into a photographer's dark room.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Yetta had walked into his cold, impersonal life in an utterly disturbing way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way he was almost ashamed of himself for doing so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His tempestuous desire for her was something he could not understand, something which forcibly escaped from the control of reason, to which all his life had been submitted.
Yetta
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From this reading ISADORE BRAUN It was shortly before her visit to Cos-Cob that Isadore Braun asked Yetta to marry him.
