used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
take in liquids
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
drunkard's
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From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
one or the other of two
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
for more time
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
Maxence
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From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
not any; not one
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
reproaches
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From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
swearsverbUS /swerz/
third-person singular of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Maxence was no longer the same man.
well-deserved
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From this reading After the terrible and well-deserved reproaches of his sister, a salutary revolution had taken place in him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
which person or people
From this reading His impression was like that of the drunkard, who, having become sober, remembers the ridiculous or degrading acts which he has committed under the influence of alcohol, and, confused and humiliated, swears never more to drink.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus Maxence had sworn to himself to change his mode of life, promising that it would be no drunkard’s oath, either.
a late time of life
From this reading During the preceding night, he had reflected over his conduct for the past four years; and he had been dismayed and terrified.
