something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
combated
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From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
debilitatedadjectiveUS /dəˈbɪləteɪtɪd/
lacking energy or vitality
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
in a gradual manner
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
provoking horror
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
engage in
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
easily agitated
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
come into possession of
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
move upward
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His nervous agitation gradually became horrible, and his motions stronger.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading I began to be seized with an undefined sense of fear and alarm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain I combated it; it grew upon me; and I had almost risen from my seat to try to make myself heard, and obtain, if possible, assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lowest sound startled him--but with this terrible irritation, his muscular power, before debilitated, seemed to revive, and his action, which was drooping and languid, became quick and angular.
but in spite of that
From this reading He seemed not to have resolution enough to rise from his seat and go to the window, and yet to have an overpowering wish or impulse to do so.
