used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
atrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
Candie
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From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
conglomerationnounUS /kənˌɡlɑːmərˈeɪʃən/
a rounded spherical form
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading George consented.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Hippolyte’s desire corresponded with his own.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Hippolyte’s desire corresponded with his own.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George consented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
Hippolyte
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From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
Hippolyte's
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From this reading Hippolyte’s desire corresponded with his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hippolyte’s desire corresponded with his own.
immutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːtəbəl/
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
the force of workers available
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
absolutely essential
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hippolyte’s desire corresponded with his own.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
by chance
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
any competition
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
to-morrow
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From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Hippolyte told him, as related by Candie, some of the atrocious tests to which the pilgrims had vowed to submit.
We'll
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From this reading "We’ll start to-morrow," he added, seized by a kind of anxiety as he heard the chant approaching.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He thought it necessary to him to follow this deep current, to form part of this wild conglomeration of men, to experience material contact with the inferior classes of his race, those dense and immutable layers on which the primitive impressions had perhaps been preserved intact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hippolyte’s desire corresponded with his own.
