used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The captain stifled a groan.
anew
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
anti-climax
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From this reading Bitter humiliation, brutal disillusionment, sickening anti-climax!
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Bitter humiliation, brutal disillusionment, sickening anti-climax!
exhale hard
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
of short duration or distance
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Bitter humiliation, brutal disillusionment, sickening anti-climax!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
clumpingnounUS /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/
the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
disillusionmentnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading Bitter humiliation, brutal disillusionment, sickening anti-climax!
Dr
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From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
Filhiol
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From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading The captain stifled a groan.
Hal
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From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
half-drunken
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From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
to a considerable degree
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Bitter humiliation, brutal disillusionment, sickening anti-climax!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
on one occasion
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Bitter humiliation, brutal disillusionment, sickening anti-climax!
SPECTERS
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From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
stabverbUS /stæb/
use a knife on
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading The captain stifled a groan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPECTERS OF THE PAST Hal’s boots, clumping heavily on the porch, aroused the captain from his brief revery of prayer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Almost at once the new stab of pain at realization that Dr. Filhiol must see Hal in this disheveled, half-drunken condition brought the old man sharply back to earth again.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading Fate seemed dealing him a blow unreasonably hard.
