used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
take in liquids
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
excessesnounUS /ˌekˈsesɪz/
plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
coins made of gold
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
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 Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
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 Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
on one occasion
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading His mind is clear, his perceptions are acute, he is once more a sane human being.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
express a supposition
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
carry out
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Let us suppose him to be convalescent, in sweet surroundings, in capable hands, relieved, for the time at least, by the strange gold drug of his craving for alcohol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
tremens
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From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Let us suppose him to have sunk lower and lower into the hell of it until delirium tremens puts a temporary end to his excesses.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
which person or people
From this reading Let us take the case of a refined and sensitive man who has fallen, as many have fallen, under the influence of drink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
showing curiosity
From this reading He looks back upon his degradation with wondering horror.
