(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
unvarying in nature
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
hold firmly
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
not accessible to view
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading He knew that the turning point of the industrial war was near.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
JAKE
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From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
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 the turning point of the industrial war was near.
McIver
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From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
in motion
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He knew that the turning point of the industrial war was near.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He knew that the turning point of the industrial war was near.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
strong-willedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
in a swift manner
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He knew that the turning point of the industrial war was near.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
VODELL'S
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From this reading JAKE VODELL'S MISTAKE Since that night of the tragedy McIver had struggled to grasp the hidden meaning of the strange series of incidents.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He knew that the turning point of the industrial war was near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the more he tried to understand, the more he was confused and troubled.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor had he been able, strong-willed as he was, to shake off the feeling that he was in the midst of unseen forces--that about him mysterious influences were moving steadily to some fixed and certain end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In constant touch, through his agents, with the strike situation, he had watched the swiftly forming sentiment of the public.
