used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
abstruseadjectiveUS /əbˈstruːs/
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Long afterward, in the light of subsequent events, he remembered this.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
Brennett
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From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
derelictionnounUS /ˌderəˈlɪkʃən/
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Long afterward, in the light of subsequent events, he remembered this.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
an iconic mental representation
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
importunatelyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Long afterward, in the light of subsequent events, he remembered this.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long afterward, in the light of subsequent events, he remembered this.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
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 In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
Maurice
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From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
plausiblyadverbUS /ˈplɔːzəbli/
easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Long afterward, in the light of subsequent events, he remembered this.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Long afterward, in the light of subsequent events, he remembered this.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
tutoredverbUS /ˈtuːtərd/
past form of “tutor” — be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading He became conscious, with a sharp surprise, of the dereliction of his trained and tutored attention.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Even then he admitted to himself that this was strange, although he argued plausibly that it was but the lingering impression of a startlingly unexpected episode and a notable face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the days that ensued, it intruded between Maurice Brennett and many an abstruse commercial calculation, with which it was devoid of analogy in any particular.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS image, however, remained importunately present with the man whom he had characterized as a “hawk.”
