used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
exhale hard
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
cause to be bored
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
Bylant
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From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
coynessnoun
the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
Eustace
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From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
set up or found
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
Gitanoun
(Hinduism) the sacred “song of God” composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
immediately past
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
and nothing more
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
queen-mistress
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From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
remounting
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From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
unshavenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪvən/
not shaved
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
unshornadjective
not sheared
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
at the time that
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he hit his machine a blow with his fist, rattled the case over it, and swinging about in his chair, scowled at the scattered manuscript.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Eustace, unshorn and unshaven, banged out the last word of his novel, tore the page from the typewriter and flung it to the floor.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He had begun his novel in Atlantic City, but interruptions had been frequent and interests conflicting; he had confined himself to a rough draft, working only at night and not vitally interested.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He gave full rein to his temperament when writing a book in the seclusion of his chambers and bore little resemblance to the Eustace Bylant known to his world.
a late time of life
From this reading But he had plunged into it as a beneficent refuge the day after he found himself shut up in this narrow house with Gita; and as art had been his queen-mistress for so many years, she showed but a few days of coyness before remounting her throne.
