used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
(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 His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
combatsnounUS /kəmˈbæts/
plural of “combat” — an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
Fargus
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From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
impotencenounUS /ˈɪmpətəns/
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
immediately past
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
misernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
on one occasion
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
and nothing more
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
perversionnounUS /pərˈvɜːrʒən/
a curve that reverses the direction of something
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
RETREATSnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
SHEILA
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From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
vacillatedverbUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪd/
past form of “vacillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading From an agony of foreboding he vacillated to an ecstasy of defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once out of her presence, Max Fargus was constantly terrified at the gradual perversion of his own character.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SHEILA RETREATS The explanation of this extraordinary meeting, which had so mystified Sheila, lay in a last revolt of the miser.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He could refuse his wife nothing, or resisted only long enough to learn anew the completeness of his surrender.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His own impotence mystified him, for he believed that he resisted with all his being, not realizing that in an infatuation half of the man combats for the woman.
