used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
anti-climax
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From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
barnyardnounUS /ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd/
a yard adjoining a barn
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The chart!
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The hints!
INSPIRATIONnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
Kenny
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From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
Nellie
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From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
not any; not one
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading A paralyzed conviction of another anti-climax had gripped him.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading AN INSPIRATION Afterward Kenny thought that Nellie must have ambled into the doctor's barnyard and turned herself, for he had no memory of guiding her.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He remembered turning into the road with a haunting sense of eyes upon him--Adam's eyes, piercing and bright with malevolent amusement.
