used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
(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 That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Passion, impatience, bitter regret consumed him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
Connie
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From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Passion, impatience, bitter regret consumed him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
Falloden
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From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
FloodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Passion, impatience, bitter regret consumed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Passion, impatience, bitter regret consumed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
a particular point in time
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Passion, impatience, bitter regret consumed him.
with speed
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
rebuffsnounUS /riˈbʌfs/
plural of “rebuff” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Passion, impatience, bitter regret consumed him.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
reprisalsnounUS /rɪˈpraɪzəlz/
plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Douglas Falloden rode home rapidly after parting from Connie.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He suffered, and could not endure to suffer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
traitorousadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪtərəs/
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
in or at the place that
From this reading He, too, drew rein for a moment at the spot where Connie had looked out over Flood Castle and its valley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading That life, which had grown up with him as a flattering and obsequious friend, obeying all his whims, yielding to all his desires, should now have turned upon him in this traitorous way, inflicting such monstrous reprisals and rebuffs, roused in him the astonishment and resentment natural to such a temperament.
