used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
exclusivenessnoun
tendency to associate with only a select group
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
fastidiousnessnoun
the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
brought together in one place
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
Marchmont
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From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading PRACTICAL POLITICS.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading PRACTICAL POLITICS.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
Quisante
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From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time a personal fastidiousness and a social exclusiveness, always to a certain extent characteristic of the man, gathered greater dominion over him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
in the direction of
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
ultimates
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From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
being of use or service
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Alexander Quisante increased in promise and prominence, Weston Marchmont had begun to cause some anxiety to his best friends.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not civil to the people towards whom civility would be useful, and he refused to shut his eyes to the logical defects or moral shortcomings in the measures promoted by his party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
