used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But was he as free as he imagined himself to be?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But was he as free as he imagined himself to be?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But was he as free as he imagined himself to be?
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
contretempsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
characterized by great determination
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
without deviation
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
apart from; not including
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But was he as free as he imagined himself to be?
GuardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
Hagen
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From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But was he as free as he imagined himself to be?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But was he as free as he imagined himself to be?
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
come together
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
not any; not one
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
a human being
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
purposefuladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/
serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
redoubles
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From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
Steve
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From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
There's
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From this reading There's a subtle difference between rational and irrational hatred.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve Hagen was determined to live his own life, and he chose the dangerous career of the Guardians.
which person or people
From this reading The latter leads directly to fanaticism--and one definition of a fanatic is "a person who redoubles his efforts after having forgotten his aim".
William
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From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
Wrightwood
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From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
Wrightwood's
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From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
a late time of life
From this reading Twenty years as private secretary to William Wrightwood had prepared Miss Peters to meet any contretemps except the angry, purposeful arrival of Steve Hagen, who strode through her outer office with no more than a nod at her, and opened the door to Wrightwood's private office.
