Chapter VI

(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 But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

pertaining to or constituting a base or basis

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The instinct which could not be repressed could not even be discussed in the world of the Monitors.

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

divisible by two

From this reading The instinct which could not be repressed could not even be discussed in the world of the Monitors.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

for a limitless time

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

an instinctive motive

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading The instinct which could not be repressed could not even be discussed in the world of the Monitors.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

plural of “monitor” — someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

in a precarious manner

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

From this reading Certain basic human instincts had been repressed or denied.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

carry out

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

plural of “tension” — (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

precisely as stated

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The instinct which could not be repressed could not even be discussed in the world of the Monitors.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But they could not be repressed forever and the most basic impulse of all could not be repressed without building up tensions volcanic in intensity.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In the world of the Monitors, the human factor was very precariously balanced.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had he known, he would not have believed that such an event could take place and that his own very human qualities and the courage of the woman at his side would elevate them both to greatness.