used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
in actual fact
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
in the past
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
Alan
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From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
Alan's
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From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
aren't
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From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
fellow-creature
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From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
a young female
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
the act of departing
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
held up in the air
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
provided with artificial light
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
take in marriage
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
MidlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
on the contrary
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
smoke-room
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From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the smoke-room, almost empty at so early an hour, he dropped into a chair and lit a cigarette.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why aren't you in the seventh heaven since you are going to marry that most desirable girl?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The spiritual glow in which Alan left Earl's Gate had cooled considerably by the time he reached the Midland Hotel.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was never yet human exaltation without its reaction, but in Alan's case the latter had followed cruelly fast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was not that he actually regretted his actions of an hour ago; rather was it as though an inward voice kept repeating, "Why aren't you happier, now that you have lifted a crushing load from an exhausted fellow-creature?
