used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
any thing at all
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
for the reason that
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
coldestadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldəst/
superlative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
take in solid food
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
divisible by two
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
the act of departing
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
of the present time and place
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
immerseverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrs/
thrust or throw into
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
Marvin
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From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
niton
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From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
get by special effort
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
make steady
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Perhaps when her lover arrived he would stay three or four days and argue the case.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
at the time that
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If so, she would be as steady as niton, which lasts three or four days and is radiant all the time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She was going to refuse him because life is explosive; because the struggle for existence is too intense; because in order to live men must immerse themselves in the immediate task; because food will be harder and harder to come at; because when deprived of it men are like Eskimo dogs, killing each other to secure the fresh blood and red warm meat; and finally because even when they have enough to eat they will go to war to get selfish luxuries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though it refuses to unite with anything, it can be reduced to a rosy solid, colder than the coldest ice, but cheerful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As July sped along she realized that she must balance her accounts, for Marvin would surely come.
