used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
atonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
awaked
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From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
enormitynounUS /ɪˈnɔːrməti/
the quality of being outrageous
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
in a gradual manner
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
immediately past
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
engage in
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
NoisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
palliativenounUS /ˈpæliətɪv/
remedy that alleviates pain without curing
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
the act of punishing
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
streakingverbUS /ˈstriːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “streak” — move quickly in a straight line
From this reading Noises filled his ears, and streaking lights blurred the keenness of his eyes.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There did not seem to be any possible atonement for him to make.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too late, as it seemed, he realized the enormity of his offence and the bitterness of inevitable punishment.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
which person or people
From this reading In mid-afternoon, the man who had so desperately and as a last resource tested the efficiency of moonshine whiskey as a palliative for mental misery awaked gradually, in confusion of mind and aching of body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Reason had but little to do with his first thoughts, and feelings had nearly everything.
