used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Kathleen was a good sort, after all.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
(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 Kathleen was a good sort, after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
any strong feeling
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
divisible by two
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Kathleen was a good sort, after all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
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 On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
Kathleen
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From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
immediately past
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
mitigatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
made less severe or intense
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
SINGERnounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
create by training and teaching
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE SINGER The combination of at last having a definite aim in life, and the cutting rebuke received in his father's library, had caused Edgar Fabian to wake up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
at the time that
From this reading On the hot morning when he took the train for Portland, he even looked a little pale from the unwonted vigil of the night before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As he tossed on his bed in the small hours, he had fretted at the heat, but it was not temperature that made him survey the causes for his father's drastic words; and he recalled the emotion which Kathleen had not been able to conceal with a sort of affectionate dismay.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had worked for him, he knew, and mitigated the situation so far as she could.
