used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
anew
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
cinematograph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For tragedies sink, and that is the end of them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
flauntverbUS /flɔːnt/
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
the act of departing
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
plural of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For tragedies sink, and that is the end of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
men-servants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
absolutely essential
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
and nothing more
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
QUICKSANDSnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
move upward
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading For tragedies sink, and that is the end of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For tragedies sink, and that is the end of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For tragedies sink, and that is the end of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
someone who visits
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading QUICKSANDS To convey any adequate idea of the community familiarly known as Quicksands a cinematograph were necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some households there were, indeed, which maintained a precarious though seemingly miraculous footing on the surface, or near it, going under for mere brief periods, only to rise again and flaunt men-servants in the face of Providence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a pen we can only approximate the appearance of the shifting grains at any one time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were real tragedies, too, although a casual visitor would never have guessed it.
