used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
(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 He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
put or send forth
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
the act of departing
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
harkenverbUS /ˈhɑːrkən/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
a single distinct event
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
roused to anger
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Julia nor Bessie Lewis had appeared at luncheon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was among people, talking to people, looking at Florence across the table; but in this blind rage of suffering he was as indifferent to all external things as if he had been alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
uprootedverbUS /əˈpruːtɪd/
past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What went on around him had lost significance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To him the power and procession of incident were suddenly precipitated in a rending confusion, in which established custom was uprooted, faith cast down, self-confidence shaken to bits.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE MAD RIDING TO Florence everything—leaf, and wind, and the movement of her own blood—seemed to stop and harken to his steps going from her.
