used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
C'lumbus
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From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly I was intoxicated.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
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without stop or interruption
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
set up or found
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
fungusnounUS /ˈfʌŋɡəs/
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Certainly I was intoxicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Certainly I was intoxicated.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From that point my memory of the action of that abominable fungus becomes confused.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
on the contrary
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
sim'lar
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From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I found I had forgotten the line of argument I had intended to pursue, and continued to repeat “sim’lar to C’lumbus,” to fill up time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly I was intoxicated.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I involved myself in a rather difficult proof that the arrival of Columbus was, on the whole, beneficial to America.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I embarked upon an argument to show the infinite benefits our arrival would confer on the moon.
