used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
agonizingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
DiversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading Divers emotions fought for the possession of him.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Divers emotions fought for the possession of him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Divers emotions fought for the possession of him.
GLADNESSnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
Grizel
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From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
held dear
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
and nothing more
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Divers emotions fought for the possession of him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
WELLSnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading LITTLE WELLS OF GLADNESS It was dusk, and she had not seen him.
at the time that
From this reading He remembered he was there only when he heard his heavy breathing, and then he tried to check it that he might steal away undiscovered.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading He was in the meeting of many waters, each capable of whirling him where it chose, but two only imperious: the one the fierce joy of being loved; the other an agonizing remorse.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the silent Den he stood motionless within a few feet of her, so amazed to find that Grizel really loved him that for the moment self was blotted out of his mind.
