used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
greatly pleased
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
a young female
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
Gladwin
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From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
HOPverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
the force of workers available
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
mis-presentiment
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From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
and nothing more
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
pawnnounUS /pɔːn/
an article deposited as security
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every fibre of him burned with jealous hatred of this impostor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
Travers
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From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading As he heard the door open, then a delighted feminine cry and the unmistakable subtle sound of an embrace, he ground his finger nails into his palms and bit his lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE HERO IS KEPT ON THE HOP.
which person or people
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Travers Gladwin watched the big handsome mis-presentiment of himself disappear into the hallway with every nerve at full strain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If there had been only more of the brute left in the Gladwin strain undoubtedly there would have been a sensational clash between the two men for the benefit of the beautiful young girl who, Gladwin strove to acknowledge, was the helpless pawn of circumstances.
