used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading He had forfeited his life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had forfeited his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had forfeited his life.
ignominynounUS /ˈɪɡnoʊmɪni/
a state of dishonor
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had forfeited his life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
Malherb
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From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
Maurice
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From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
not any; not one
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He stayed his steps, sat down amid old ruins and brooded upon death.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE VOICE In the past--from a standpoint of fixed opinions and no experience--Maurice Malherb had condemned suicide and pronounced the action improper under any circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His exhausted body cried out for food and rest; but his mind was active, and chaos, untouched by the light of any star, raged there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But now, in the light of that day's deed, it seemed that suicide opened the sole road which led from ignominy and disgrace immeasurable.
