used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He sought relief in action.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He did his best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
cannot
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From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did his best.
any strong feeling
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
inhibitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhɪbət/
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
MacRae
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From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He sought relief in action.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
that is looked for
From this reading He sought relief in action.
surgesnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A man may fly from temptation, run from a threatening danger, but he cannot run away from himself.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
TrumpsnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading Hearts are Not Always Trumps If MacRae reckoned on tranquillity in his island seclusion he failed in his reckoning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He could not inhibit thought, reflection, surges of emotion generated mysteriously within himself.
