used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
(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 We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
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From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading To my surprise they insisted upon the strangeness of the story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
Mac'snounUS /mæks/
possessive form of “mac” — a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
propoundverbUS /prəˈpaʊnd/
put forward, as of an idea
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
have in common
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
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 To my surprise they insisted upon the strangeness of the story.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading To my surprise they insisted upon the strangeness of the story.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To my surprise they insisted upon the strangeness of the story.
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 To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To my surprise they insisted upon the strangeness of the story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To my surprise they insisted upon the strangeness of the story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIAPORESIS The discussion at dinner that evening was unexpectedly animated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all had our theories to propound, our notes to compare and our criticisms to offer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To this I contributed my share, but reserved a conclusion to which I had been approaching all through the tale.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wished to submit it to the tests of coffee and music, to become more familiar with it before I exposed it to Bill's shrewd scrutiny and Mac's sardonic judgment.
