used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
Aggett
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From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
Driss
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From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
divisible by two
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
at any time
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
irretrievableadjective
impossible to recover or recoup or overcome
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
go away from a place
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
held dear
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading By the rules of the Service he, a midshipman, was unable to resign.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
not any; not one
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
reconsiderverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading By the rules of the Service he, a midshipman, was unable to resign.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading By the rules of the Service he, a midshipman, was unable to resign.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But even before relief came by the Captain’s orders he had begun to reconsider his decision, determined that a step so momentous and irretrievable should not be taken in hot blood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading By the rules of the Service he, a midshipman, was unable to resign.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
at the time that
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DECISION I When John said to Driss that he had made up his mind, he thought that the decision at which he had arrived was unalterable.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it were possible, he would leave the Service.
produce a literary work
From this reading The resentment he felt against Aggett coloured his dreams of an impossible future, in which he was to be free to learn and to write, free to build, free to love, free to fight at no permanent disadvantage for the possession of whom and what he loved--free as no one of his generation could ever be.
