used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
make calm or still
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
deep-rootedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
eradicateverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
fever-heat
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From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
brought together in one place
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The wild, to them, was no longer the wild they had known; it was no longer theirs alone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
for more time
From this reading The wild, to them, was no longer the wild they had known; it was no longer theirs alone.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
the force of workers available
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
ripest
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From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
STORMINGverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
the rays of the sun
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading The wild, to them, was no longer the wild they had known; it was no longer theirs alone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wild, to them, was no longer the wild they had known; it was no longer theirs alone.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wild, to them, was no longer the wild they had known; it was no longer theirs alone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
at the time that
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE STORMING NIGHT The love of these men for the fair creature of the wild had risen to fever-heat with the abruptness of tropical sunshine.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Their life had gathered to itself a fresh meaning; a meaning drawn from association with Woman, and from which it could never return to the colourless existence of its original solitude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had come into their lives at a time when every faculty was at its ripest; henceforth everything would be changed.
a late time of life
From this reading It was no passing infatuation, but the deep-rooted, absorbing passion of strong simple men; a passion which dominated their every act and thought; a passion which years alone might mellow into calm affection, but which nothing could eradicate.
