used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
(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 In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
make calm or still
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
HALF-BREEDS
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From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
Lablache
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From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
engage in
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
money-making
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From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
paroxysms
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From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all his dealings he was perfectly--at least outwardly--calm, and he never allowed access to anger to thwart his ends.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
vacillationnounUS /ˌvæsəˈleɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He was too strong; his purpose in life was too strong for any vacillation of temper.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS Lablache was not a man of variable moods.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An inexorable purpose governed his actions to an extent which, while his feelings might undergo paroxysms of acute changes, never permitted him to make a false move or to show his hand prematurely.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
wrapt
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From this reading His one aim--his whole soul--was wrapt in a craving for money-making and the inevitable power which the accumulation of great wealth must give him.
