used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
anew
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
give encouragement to
From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
coyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
wanted intensely
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
Hayden
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From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
Hayden's
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From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
home-coming
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From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
immediately past
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
a room where books are kept
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
an amount of time
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
the possibility of future success
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
Regardfuladjective
showing deference
From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
repressingadjectiveUS /riˈpresɪŋ/
restrictive of action
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
be seated
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
a state of social isolation
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
hurting
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
the season of growth
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
Tatsu
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From this reading Regardful of this fact, Tatsu had built a roaring fire in the library to cheer Hayden's home-coming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
tormentingverbUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading He felt sore and bruised in spirit, however, and desired nothing so much as to sit by himself for a time and think out, if possible, some satisfactory arrangement of this tormenting matter.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time Hayden had reached his own door his nerves were steadied and his poise somewhat restored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In spite of the fact that spring had at last made her coy and reluctant debut, there had been a sharp change in the weather and winter again held the center of the stage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, as he threw open the door of his library with a sensation of relief at the prospect of a period of unbroken solitude, he stopped short, barely repressing the strong language which rose involuntarily to his lips.
