used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
well in the past; former
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
DISCOVERERnounUS /dɪˈskʌvərər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
Fargus
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From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
a boy or man
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
kitchensnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
for more time
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
not any; not one
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
openersnounUS /ˈoʊpənərz/
plural of “opener” — the first event in a series
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
OYSTERnounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
purposing
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From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
revulsions
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From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
scullions
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From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
Sheila
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From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The nearer he approached to the realization of his infatuation the more imperative became these sudden revulsions to savagery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISCOVERER OF THE OYSTER Max Fargus, on leaving Sheila to be shadowed by the lawyer, departed in such a fever of amorous suspense that it became absolutely essential to his intense nature to inflict some cruelty on his fellow beings.
washersnounUS /ˈwɑːʃərz/
plural of “washer” — someone who washes things for a living
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
in or at the place that
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
which person or people
From this reading By a back entrance he glided into the kitchens, where he passed like a storm among the scullions, who feared him like the Evil One.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this temperamental debauch in mind, he hastened to Broadway, purposing to surprise his principal establishment and find food for his spleen.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading But this time, to pour out the floods of his wrath on oyster openers and dish washers no longer satisfied him.
