used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
at or in the front
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
(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 But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading --Browning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
encroachingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
Lenox
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From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
opiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
not in physical motion
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
at the time that
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
in or at the place that
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But five minutes later he still sat thus, looking straight ahead of him into a future darkened by the encroaching shadow of opium, and complicated by this new factor of open discord, which--apart from the pain of finding division, where he had looked for unity--set all his nerves on edge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hitherto, his distaste for friction, coupled with an almost unlimited power of endurance, had inclined him to let matters slide.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "When the fight begins within himself, The man's worth something."
writing-table
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From this reading Lenox, back at his writing-table, automatically took up his pen.
