the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
any person at all
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
arm-chair
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From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Nemesis! the liberal hand of everlasting justice!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
FINGER-POST
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From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
moving swiftly
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nemesis! the liberal hand of everlasting justice!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Nemesis! the liberal hand of everlasting justice!
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Nemesis! the liberal hand of everlasting justice!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
Lorand
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From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading Nemesis! the liberal hand of everlasting justice!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE FINGER-POST OF DEATH Lorand threw himself exhausted into his arm-chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an end to every attempt at escape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
which person or people
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had deserted that woman in the middle of the road, on which they were flying together passionately into degradation, and now that he wished to return to life, that woman blocked his way.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had been recognized by the very woman who ought to detest him more bitterly than anyone in the world.
