used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
any thing at all
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
fearless and daring
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
counterchecks
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From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
increase twofold
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
ever-growing
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From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
obtain
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
not any; not one
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
and nothing more
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
one of four equal parts
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
determined
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But that he had been thwarted from an unexpected quarter did not abate one jot of his fierce, ever-growing determination to gain his end.
vexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, notwithstanding the hazardous double game he was playing, his was not a nature to admit the possibility of anything but ultimate success.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD Meanwhile the Count had ridden on with his brain in a whirl of love, jealousy, and the rage of thwarted will.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His restrained fury which showed itself only in the lowering face, the set jaw and a certain savage impatience of gesture, was the result of the vexatious counterchecks and what he regarded as the temporary baffling in the plan which he had a few days before been confident of carrying through without the shadow of a difficulty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still, whether it was policy or passion which prompted him, he told himself as he rode along that no time was to be lost, and that the sooner he resolved on a bold stroke the better it would be.
