used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
set up or found
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
not in action or at work
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
incontrollable
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From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
a room where books are kept
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
on one occasion
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
suaveadjectiveUS /swɑːv/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Never once had they heard a threat or an idle boast fall from his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
the act of testing something
From this reading His most intimate business associates had always found him suave, persuasive, and genial in every hour of trial.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Never in his life had his whole being been so abandoned to incontrollable rage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had always been a man of fiery temper, but an iron will had held his temper in control.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FATHER AND SON The Colonel paced the floor of his library with increasing anger as he waited the return of Norman.
