used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the house in Wycliff Place McGregor passed as a mystery.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
disintegratingverbUS /dɪˈsɪntəɡreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “disintegrate” — break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the house in Wycliff Place McGregor passed as a mystery.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
conformity or harmony
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
McGregor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In the house in Wycliff Place McGregor passed as a mystery.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the house in Wycliff Place McGregor passed as a mystery.
persistencynoun
persistent determination
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the house in Wycliff Place McGregor passed as a mystery.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then a new element asserted itself in the life of McGregor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the hundreds of disintegrating forces that attack strong natures, striving to scatter their force in the back currents of life, attacked him.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His big body began to feel with enervating persistency the call of sex.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading By keeping silence he won a reputation for wisdom.
Wycliff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the house in Wycliff Place McGregor passed as a mystery.
