used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
bulwarks
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From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
Coombe
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From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
how
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From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a reluctant awakening--he himself had no part in the slackening.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a reluctant awakening--he himself had no part in the slackening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a reluctant awakening--he himself had no part in the slackening.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading It was a reluctant awakening--he himself had no part in the slackening.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
specialiseverb
devote oneself to a special area of work
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
not in physical motion
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many other thoughts filled his mind on his railroad journey to Scotland.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ancient instinct still had its power, but he was curiously awakening to a slackening of the bonds which caused a man to specialise.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The upheaval of the whole world had done it and of the world England herself was a huge part--small, huge, obstinate, fighting England.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He questioned himself as to how deeply he still felt the importance of there coming into the racked world a Head of the House of Coombe, how strongly he was still inspired by the centuries old instinct that a House of Coombe must continue to exist as part of the bulwarks of England.
