1898
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From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
anew
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
equally
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
(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 Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
Conquistadors
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From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
DECLARESverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading JULIO DECLARES FOR WAR.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
divisible by two
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
to an extreme degree
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JULIO DECLARES FOR WAR.
set up or found
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
a young female
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
how
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From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
Juan
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From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
JULIO
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From this reading JULIO DECLARES FOR WAR.
Julio's
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From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
and nothing more
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
set down according to a plan
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
engage in
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the force of workers available
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
not any; not one
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
and nothing more
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
PoncenounUS /ˈpoʊnseɪ/
a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
problematicaladjectiveUS /ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪkəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
Roderic
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From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
San
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From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Still he followed Julio--for the life of him he could not help that, no matter how thoroughly convinced he might be that it was no affair of his--there was a terrible fascination in the game, as though he were playing with dynamite.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading The shock almost took his breath away, it was so keen, so cruel, and found him so unprepared.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading JULIO DECLARES FOR WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
at the time that
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
in or at the place that
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
which person or people
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Then came a revulsion of feeling--it could not be so--Georgia was true, she was loving and faithful--this was only a wretched coincidence--surely there were women in San Juan who possessed figures on the same order as hers, and who even made those familiar little gestures--women were pretty much alike with regard to such things, just as a dozen cats may all make the same graceful leaps, together with the peculiar little motions so characteristic the world over.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In this fair city of the Conquistadors, where Ponce de Leon laid a foundation for the future Spanish colony, there may have been men who for various causes felt the heat of anger surging through their souls on this August night in the year of our Lord 1898; but it is exceedingly problematical whether one among them experienced such a terrible volcano raging in their heart as did Roderic Owen when the first suspicion burst upon him that Julio's companion was the beautiful girl who had after estrangement again promised to be his honored wife.
