used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
Amelot
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From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
react verbally
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
Carola
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From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
divisible by two
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
Koklinska
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From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
held up in the air
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
held dear
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
Luc
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From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading His stately lodgings seemed more lonely; the aspect of the city had something hard, even cruel and menacing, in it; he felt farther from the accomplishment of his desires.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
in the direction of
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
VOLTAIREnounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If M. Amelot did not answer his letter within a day or two, he meant to wait on him personally and force the issue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading VOLTAIRE Luc dismissed Carola Koklinska from his thoughts as he would have brushed a dead leaf from his coat, but he could not so easily banish the sensation that something distasteful and sad had occurred; this clung to him like the vague remembrance of an evil dream.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The usual letter from home awoke an even deeper sense of responsibility and of yearning, the extraordinary mingled feelings of desire for freedom from everything and desire to fulfil his duty to the utmost towards those whom he loved and honoured.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet his sweet serenity lifted him above any sense of struggle; he was like one waiting for commands.
