used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He had received her gratitude, and had dismissed her to the following of his plans for her benefit.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
make calm or still
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He had received her gratitude, and had dismissed her to the following of his plans for her benefit.
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From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He had received her gratitude, and had dismissed her to the following of his plans for her benefit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had prescribed for her.
set up or found
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He had received her gratitude, and had dismissed her to the following of his plans for her benefit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had prescribed for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had prescribed for her.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had prescribed for her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
Levillier
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From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
as might be expected
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He had received her gratitude, and had dismissed her to the following of his plans for her benefit.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading He had prescribed for her.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had received her gratitude, and had dismissed her to the following of his plans for her benefit.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
self-reliancenoun
personal independence
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
carry out
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
at the time that
From this reading A SHADOW ON FIRE When a naturally calm, clear, and courageous mind finds itself besieged by what seem hysterical fancies, it is troubled and perplexed, and is inclined to take drastic measures to restore itself to its normal condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Levillier found himself the prey of such fancies after his interview with Mrs. Wilson.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had very carefully considered what way of life would be likely to restore her to health, and to banish the demons which had brought her strength and unusual self-reliance so low.
