used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
in addition
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
amendatoryadjective
effecting amendment
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
ash-heaps
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From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
Durkin's
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From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
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 And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
OUTCASTnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
passivelyadverbUS /ˈpæsɪvli/
in a passive manner
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It also brought with it the customary revulsion of feeling, and a prowling hunger for some amendatory activity.
in the near future
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
ULTIMATEadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading THE ULTIMATE OUTCAST Any passion so neutral and negative as jealousy soon burned itself out in an actively positive brain like Durkin's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was realizing, almost too late, the predicament into which he and Frank had stumbled, the danger into which he had passively permitted his wife to drift.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And it left, as so often had happened with him, manifold gray ash-heaps of regret for past misdeeds.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet with that hunger came a new and disturbing sense of fear.
