used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
(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 The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
DEAVES
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From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
Evan
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From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Oh, to get square!
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
a young female
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
the act of departing
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
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 Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
for more time
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
held dear
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, to get square!
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
make square
From this reading Oh, to get square!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
express in words
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing that kept him going at all was a passionate desire for revenge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOUR VISITS FROM GEORGE DEAVES As long as he was under the observation of his enemies it was possible for Evan to maintain his scornful and indifferent air, but at home and alone, his defenses collapsed.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Useless for him to tell himself that the girl was not worth troubling about, that it was impossible he should love her after having received such an injury at her hands.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
wrenchingadjectiveUS /ˈrentʃɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading Perhaps it was true he no longer loved her, but the wrenching out of his love had left a ghastly gaping wound in his breast.
