used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they do it with an unusual outcome.
Capt
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From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
cleaved
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From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But they do it with an unusual outcome.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
HeroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
Kingsford
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From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
the force of workers available
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
Moby
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From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
monomaniacaladjective
obsessed with a single subject or idea
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading But they do it with an unusual outcome.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Capt. Kingsford cleaved the depths of space in a monomaniacal search for his personal devil.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But they do it with an unusual outcome.
under normal conditions
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
at the time that
From this reading The tale of what happens when he finds it is reminiscent, on a cosmic scale, of Moby Dick.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
a Caucasian
From this reading For every man like Kingsford, is there a white whale?_ Heroes are not brave men; they are the fortunate victims of circumstance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They perform an act in life for which one usually pays with that life.
