used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
anew
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
(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 Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I've had a ripping time altogether."
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
AnarchistnounUS /ˈænərkɪst/
an advocate of anarchism
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
Bordighera
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From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
bright-eyed
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From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
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conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
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(often used in combination) having a specified direction
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separated into parts or pieces
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doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
Giro's
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From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I've had a ripping time altogether."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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I've
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From this reading I've had a ripping time altogether."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
isn't
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From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
Ivor
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From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
and nothing more
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
Konski
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From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
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set afire or burning
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
a particular point in time
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
NecklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
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a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
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with speed
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
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rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading I've had a ripping time altogether."
done under pressure
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
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the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
to a small degree or extent
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starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
of the kind already mentioned
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sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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from one end or side of something to the other
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I've had a ripping time altogether."
in contact with each other or in proximity
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having come into contact
From this reading De Konski looked at the bright-eyed, smiling face in amazed curiosity, touched with pity.
in the direction of
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading He thought the look directed towards the lighted Casino somewhat wistful, and reflected that only an hour or two and the sumptuous farewell dinner they had just had at Giro's together divided this light-hearted youth from the despairing and perverse prodigal of the afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Necklace Again "After all," Ivor said, as he walked with the Anarchist through the gardens of the Casino, now sleeping with doubled magic under a starry sky, "this isn't such a beastly hole.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The storm that had rushed up in a moment in indigo shadow from behind Bordighera had not passed more quickly than this young man's anguish and inward conflict.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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