Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

anew

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

(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 AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He looked around, incredulous, amazed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He looked around, incredulous, amazed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The whole atmosphere of the room was changed.

the act of waking

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The whole atmosphere of the room was changed.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

that confounds or contradicts or confuses

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The men especially were different.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The men especially were different.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading He looked around, incredulous, amazed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked around, incredulous, amazed.

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From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men especially were different.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The whole atmosphere of the room was changed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

taking delight in beauty

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

in a swift manner

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The men especially were different.

at the time that

From this reading He closed his eyes for a moment, and when again he opened them it seemed indeed as though a miracle had taken place.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole atmosphere of the room was changed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE AWAKENING Alone for the first moment of the evening, it seemed to Macheson that a sudden wave of confounding thoughts surged into his brain, at war from the first with all that was sensuous and brilliant in this new and swiftly developed phase of his personality.