used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
blood-madness
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From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
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 With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
catalystnounUS /ˈkætələst/
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that he could do such a thing.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He knew that he could do such a thing.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
divisible by two
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he could do such a thing.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
not any; not one
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
on the contrary
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
staminanounUS /ˈstæmənə/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had dreamed of such an enterprise even before he had enlisted.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
a special situation
From this reading He knew that he could do such a thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading In the warmth of that knowledge he completed his plan tranquilly and retired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With amazement he realized that a clenched determination depending on the brain rather than the emotions was a greater catalyst than any passion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But he had known that he lacked sufficient stamina without a great internal cause, and no rage, no blood-madness, was great enough to drive him to that effort.
