used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
Chelsea
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From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
CrimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
etc
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From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
not in action or at work
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
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 All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
engage in
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
obtruded
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From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
and nothing more
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
Parsly
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From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
telegraph-operator
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From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
TheftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
a special situation
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
VasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading Author of “The Chelsea Vase,” “The Crimson Track,” etc. The growth of the thing in his mind had been gradual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the time he knew its real name was Theft.
accept gladly
From this reading By degrees, however, he tolerated the thought, only always at a distance, and concluded by allowing it to make a rendezvous of his idle meditations, receiving it much as one might welcome an unwholesome but highly fascinating acquaintance.
at the time that
From this reading When it had obtruded upon his consciousness at first he had drawn back in mingled fear and anger.
a late time of life
From this reading For three years Parsly had served as station agent and telegraph-operator at the Junction.
