used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
aguenounUS /ˈeɪɡjuː/
a fit of shivering or shaking
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
Bosio
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From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
card-housenoun
an unstable construction with playing cards
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
put or send forth
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
the state of being honored
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
ill-founded
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From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
roused to anger
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
take in marriage
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
Matilde
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From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
determined
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
relieve from
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
not in physical motion
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
a shaky motion
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
hard to endure
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was weakly resolved not to marry Veronica, but he knew and for the first time dreaded the power Matilde had over his thoughts as well as his actions.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went out and walked slowly through sunny, unfrequented places, high up in the city, trying to shake off the chill of his fear as a man hopes to rid himself of an ague by sitting in the sun.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole card-house of his ill-founded life was trembling under the breath of fate, and its near fall seemed to threaten its existence.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bosio felt that if he remained in his room alone with the horror of his position, he should go mad before night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt that if he could avoid her, he could still cling to the remnant of honour, but that she would tear it from him if she could and cast it to the winds.
