used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
adversary's
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From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
(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 THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
at any time
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
Gastineau
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From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
Herriard
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From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
how
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From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
scoffingnoun
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He saw a crisis had come; how his letter should have hastened and accentuated it he could not comprehend.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
the season of growth
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
moving very fast
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Gastineau turned, Herriard saw that the scoffing contemptuous coolness had gone: his expression now was more that of a feline animal on the spring.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The thought uppermost in his mind now was, “Is it possible that I ever called this man my friend?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRUGGLE It was all done in one swift action; the outcome of a planned determination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But that was due to the slower power of perception in his own mind compared with his adversary’s.
