used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
beastlike
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From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
Belchantska
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From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change had taken place in his wishes.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
Gideon
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From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
a young female
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
goat'snounUS /ɡoʊts/
possessive form of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
Martsian
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From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
a particular point in time
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
being perceived or observed
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
and nothing more
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A change had taken place in his wishes.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading Later on, Martsian saw her at church, and sometimes at the houses of neighbors, and always her beauty of springtime roused fresh desires in him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A change had taken place in his wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
at the time that
From this reading Now when he was living under one roof with her, when he saw her daily, he fell in love in his own way, that is, with the beastlike desire, and that feeling of which he was alone capable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading A change had taken place in his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A good deal of time had passed since that moment in which old Pan Gideon had noticed that Martsian gazed at the young girl with too much of a "goat's look," and had driven him from the mansion.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AT Belchantska it was not only evil for the young woman, but worse and worse daily.