used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
Asshlin
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From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
an established custom
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
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 The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
Milbanke
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From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
in motion
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
on one occasion
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
outburstsnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrsts/
plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
not in physical motion
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
under normal conditions
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading The advent into this new atmosphere, with its inexplicable suggestions and volcanic outbursts, left him distressed and ill at ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By nature he was lethargic and placid; by habit he was precise, methodical, and commonplace.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
which person or people
From this reading He was the type of man who, in every relation of life, likes to know exactly where he stands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having once satisfied himself upon that point, he was usually content to follow the routine of existence without trouble to those around him; but until it was fully defined, he was a prey to a vague uneasiness.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The unpleasant sensation of moving in the dark remained with Milbanke while Asshlin, still noisily excited, arranged the stakes, cut for the deal, and, having won the cut, distributed the cards.
