used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
Albret
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From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
on or to one side
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
make calm or still
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
power to direct or determine
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
directest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
FactornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
GalennounUS /ˈɡeɪlən/
Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
a young female
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
engage in
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
snarledadjectiveUS /ˈsnɑːrəld/
tangled in knots or snarls
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The girl's pleading, instead of appealing to him, had in reality but stirred his fury the more profoundly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over it a crust of determination had formed--the determination to make an end by the directest means in his autocratic power of this galling opposition.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading Ned Trent caught her, reeling, in his arms.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Galen Albret snarled like a wild beast, throwing aside the girl, as he did the chair in which he had been sitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For as is often the case with passionate but strong temperaments, though the Factor had attained a certain calm of control, the turmoil of his deeper anger had not been in the least stilled.
