used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
ADAMnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
anew
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
(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 ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
Drummond
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From this reading But Mr. Drummond had taken a liking to Adam.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
highest in quality
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mr. Drummond had taken a liking to Adam.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading But Mr. Drummond had taken a liking to Adam.
LIVESEY'S
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From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Drummond had taken a liking to Adam.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE."
on one occasion
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
spasmodicadjectiveUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪk/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
successive (without a break)
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But Mr. Drummond had taken a liking to Adam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the man seemed half ashamed of having been drawn out, and shrank into himself again.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
WEDGEnounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading "THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ADAM LIVESEY'S story was not told all at once and straight forward as it is here put down, but jerked out at intervals in a spasmodic fashion, and a few words at a time, in response to much kindly questioning.
but in spite of that
From this reading He felt strongly for the man, with his cravings after a higher and better life, his ignorance of the greatest yet simplest truths.
