Possessed, The

noun

1. a novel (1871) by Dostoevsky.

Example Sentences

The whole spectacle possessed the energy of a nationwide role-playing session.

From Slate

In a season opener that was completely devoid of the “energy and passion,” that Jarmond once claimed Foster possessed, the Bruins lost 43-10 to Utah in a game that ended with the Rose Bowl showing only one sign of life.

From Los Angeles Times

This was his second dinner of the night, but he possessed the magic of the teenage boy’s metabolism.

From Slate

What possessed the stadium 'entertainment' people to play Sweet Caroline as Ryan was being tended to boggles the mind.

From BBC

And while attempts were made to divert attention back to Dex and his fixation on teaching his son the ways of the kill, even the smallest flashes of violence from Harrison — like silencing a school bully with one hand to the throat — made clear that he possessed the level of engaging rage that drew fans to the show in the first place.

From Salon