used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
agonizingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
(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 His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
Alyosha
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From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
Dmitri
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From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
divisible by two
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
How
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From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
insolubleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːljəbəl/
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
up to a particular time
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
ToweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
unhingedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɪndʒd/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
at the time that
From this reading Both Together Alyosha left his father’s house feeling even more exhausted and dejected in spirit than when he had entered it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt something bordering upon despair, which he had never known till then.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His mind too seemed shattered and unhinged, while he felt that he was afraid to put together the disjointed fragments and form a general idea from all the agonizing and conflicting experiences of the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Now he had himself been a witness of it, he had been present and seen them face to face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Towering like a mountain above all the rest stood the fatal, insoluble question: How would things end between his father and his brother Dmitri with this terrible woman?
