used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
asphaltnounUS /ˈæsfɔːlt/
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
uttered without voice
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
evennessnounUS /ˈiːvənnəs/
the parity of even numbers (divisible by two)
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
an act that fails
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
flingsnounUS /flɪŋz/
plural of “fling” — a usually brief attempt
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
Kirk'snounUS /kɜːrks/
possessive form of “kirk” — a Scottish church
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
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 The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
patrimonynounUS /ˈpætrəmoʊni/
a church endowment
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He had always had it, and he could hardly bring himself to realize that he was not always to have it.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
StungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
unchangeableadjective
not changeable or subject to change
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The orderly procession of the days was broken by happenings of unusual importance, one at least of them extraordinarily unpleasant.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
at the time that
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the failure of a certain stock in which nearly half of Kirk’s patrimony was invested, that capital which had always seemed to him as solid a part of life as the asphalt on which he walked, as unchangeable a part of nature as the air he breathed.
a Caucasian
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It gave him an extraordinary feeling of panic and discomfort when at length he faced the fact squarely that his private means, on the possession of which he had based the whole lazy scheme of his life, were as much at the mercy of fate as the stake which a gambler flings on the green cloth.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Stung to Action It was in the third year of the White Hope’s life that the placid evenness of Kirk’s existence began to be troubled.
