used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
all-absorbing
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From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Every cell in his body tingled with life.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Every cell in his body tingled with life.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every cell in his body tingled with life.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
Gregg
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From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
Harlan
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From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every cell in his body tingled with life.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
Katleean
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From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
Klayu
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From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
Kon
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From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every cell in his body tingled with life.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
nauseatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːzieɪtəd/
feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
not any; not one
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
on one occasion
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
primitivenessnoun
a wild or unrefined state
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading On the contrary he was nauseated at the memory of his stupid, sodden days at Katleean.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
tingled
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From this reading Every cell in his body tingled with life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading By Christmas he was no more tormented by a craving for liquor.
up-lifting
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From this reading He felt this exhilaration in his swinging stride, his up-lifting chin.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
at the time that
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINTER DAYS It had taken Gregg Harlan some time to realize fully that mere existence on Kon Klayu was an all-absorbing problem! but when he did so the primitiveness of it stimulated, intoxicated him, not as liquor had once done, but with a freshness that cleared his brain and sent his blood racing through his veins.
