used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
BEECHES
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From this reading THE BEECHES.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
Brand'snounUS /brændz/
possessive form of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
Evelyn
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From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
expostulating
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From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
fanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
not any; not one
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
stoicaladjective
seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEECHES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the same night Lord Evelyn was in Brand's rooms, arguing, expostulating, entreating, all to no purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading George Brand was staring out of the windows into the dark night, somewhat absently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was astounded at the calmness with which this man appeared to accept the terrible task imposed on him, and at the stoical indifference with which he looked forward to the almost certain sacrifice of his own life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have become a fanatic of fanatics!" he exclaimed, indignantly.
