touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Phyl felt the frost almost immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
a state at a particular time
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
apart from; not including
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
the organ of sight
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Phyl felt the frost almost immediately.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Phyl felt the frost almost immediately.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Phyl felt the frost almost immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
and nothing more
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
most important element
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
something you have to do
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
others
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From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
a human being
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
Phyl
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From this reading Phyl felt the frost almost immediately.
Pinckney
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From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
pleasantnessnoun
the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
shewed
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From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
smoulderverb
have strong suppressed feelings
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
that is looked for
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
in the direction of
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Towards them he exhibited the two main characteristics of the North Pole--Distance and Ice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He talked to her just the same as of old but his pleasantness and laughter were gone and he never sought her eye.
at the time that
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading When in this condition he shewed nothing of his feelings except towards the person against whom he was in wrath.
but in spite of that
From this reading Richard Pinckney, like most people, had the defects of his qualities, but he was different from others in this: his temper was quick and blazing when roused, yet on rare occasions it could hold its heat and smoulder, and keep alive indefinitely.
