used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
(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 lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taylor had brought matters to a sudden and unexpected crisis.
any person at all
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Taylor had brought matters to a sudden and unexpected crisis.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
Carrington
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From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Taylor had brought matters to a sudden and unexpected crisis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
only a very short time before
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Taylor had brought matters to a sudden and unexpected crisis.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
a course of conduct
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Taylor had brought matters to a sudden and unexpected crisis.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the days that Parsons had passed nursing his resentment, Carrington had been busy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Taylor had brought matters to a sudden and unexpected crisis.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading The fight at the courthouse had aroused the big man to the point of volcanic action.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite the bruises that marked his face (which, by the way, a clever barber had disguised until they were hardly visible) Carrington appeared in public as though nothing had happened.
which person or people
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The lust for power that had seized him; the implacable resolution to rule, to win, to have his own way in all things; his passionate hatred of Taylor; his determination to destroy anyone who got in his path—these were the forces that drove him.
