used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
in addition
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
for the reason that
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
Clem
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From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
a state at a particular time
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He longed to continue to sun himself in the presence of his divinity.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading He longed to continue to sun himself in the presence of his divinity.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
promote over another
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
goddess's
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From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
the act of departing
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
how
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From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
indelicacynoun
the trait of being indelicate and offensive
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
interdependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərdɪˈpendənt/
mutually dependent
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to continue to sun himself in the presence of his divinity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
joined in matrimony
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
not any; not one
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He longed to continue to sun himself in the presence of his divinity.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
Septimus
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From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He longed to continue to sun himself in the presence of his divinity.
sundered
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From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
sunningverbUS /ˈsʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
Sypher
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From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But being a married man (no matter how nominally), too much sunning appeared reprehensible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had also arranged for the sunning of Clem Sypher, and was aware of the indelicacy of two going through this delicious process at the same time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By the time he went to bed, however, having pondered for some hours over the interdependent relations between Zora, Sypher, Emmy, and himself, he had entangled his mind into a condition of intricate complication.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
Zora
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From this reading Septimus walked back to his club after his dinner with Zora, blessing his stars for two reasons: first, because a gracious providence had restored him to favor in his goddess's sight, and, secondly, because he had escaped without telling her of the sundered lives of Emmy and himself.
