used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
a boy or man
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
INZA
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From this reading THE MAN INZA MET.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN INZA MET.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE MAN INZA MET.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading Starbright was moody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
on one occasion
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
Starbright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Starbright was moody.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Being a big, strong fellow, in robust health, such an atmosphere was strange to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN INZA MET.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Starbright was moody.
at the time that
From this reading Frank could not remember having seen the fellow just like that but once before, and that was when he was recovering from the spell of dissipation into which he had been thrown by the drug given him by his enemies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing seemed to arouse him from the dispirited, downcast state into which he had fallen.
