used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
anomaliesnounUS /əˈnɑːməliz/
plural of “anomaly” — deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Much of this was self-deception, and conscious self-deception.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
descentsnounUS /dɪˈsents/
plural of “descent” — a movement downward
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
douradjectiveUS /ˈdaʊər/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
indecisions
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From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much of this was self-deception, and conscious self-deception.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
an amount of time
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
predestinationnounUS /ˌpriːdestəˈneɪʃən/
previous determination as if by destiny or fate
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
procrastinations
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From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
self-deceptionnounUS /ˌselfdəˈsepʃən/
a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
From this reading Much of this was self-deception, and conscious self-deception.
self-distrustnoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Much of this was self-deception, and conscious self-deception.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He almost doubted if he had the power of choice and felt a dour leaning toward predestination.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
Ware's
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From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There stood out high moments of happiness, and there were dark descents into unlighted realms of self-distrust.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now began a phase of Kendall Ware’s life which was to continue for a matter of six weeks, a period full of conflict between anomalies, of indecisions, of procrastinations.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He questioned everything, doubted everything, and most especially did he doubt his own ability to weigh events and to choose between the better and the worse.
