used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
a youthful male person
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
intense and profound fear
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
roused to anger
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
march in a procession
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
the middle of the day
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFESSION The face of the dying boy haunted the doctor's imagination.
theoristsnounUS /ˈθiːərɪsts/
plural of “theorist” — someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
TolstoynounUS /ˈtoʊlstɔɪ/
Russian author remembered for two great novels (1828-1910)
From this reading He began to think that Tolstoy is right in his assertion that human progress is a march of ideas--and that the day of revolution by bloodshed has passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was he, with other theorists, responsible for the mad act?
wanting in physical strength
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his eyes closed or open, at noon or alone at night the pity and the horror of his lonely death gripped him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A boy of twenty, weak, hungry, ragged, alone, had dared to lift his thin arm above his head and charge the entrenched authority of the civilized world.
