used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
(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 Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it had its danger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
CONFLAGRATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
CriterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But it had its danger.
the act of departing
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
divisible by two
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it had its danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
homecomingnounUS /ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/
an annual school or university reunion for graduates
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
of the present time and place
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it had its danger.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it had its danger.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
Ridgmount
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From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
Stanistreet
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From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
Stanistreet's
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From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stanistreet's immediate departure was a relief to a certain anxiety that he was base enough to feel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had followed her to the "Criterion"; he had hurried out before the end of the piece, and hung about Ridgmount Gardens till he had seen her homecoming.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
Tyson'snounUS /ˈtaɪsənz/
possessive form of “tyson” — United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966)
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had never been jealous before; now a feeling very like jealousy had been roused by seeing her with Stanistreet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONFLAGRATION To see his wife casually in a crowd, and to fall desperately in love with her for the second time, was a unique experience even in Tyson's life.
