used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I once more expounded the reasons why, in my opinion, this cruel arrangement should not be persisted in.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
congernounUS /ˈkɔːŋər/
large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food
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coursed
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From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
expoundedverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/
past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
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the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
the organ of sight
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
set up or found
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brought together in one place
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
make reference to
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I once more expounded the reasons why, in my opinion, this cruel arrangement should not be persisted in.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
belonging to the person speaking
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
near in time or place or relationship
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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being perceived or observed
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
on one occasion
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used of mouth or eyes
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
the local environment
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
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situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I once more expounded the reasons why, in my opinion, this cruel arrangement should not be persisted in.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading As I came to the most affecting parts of my argument the expression in her eyes grew really tender, and at the mention of the little blue point a tear gathered in each eye and slowly coursed down her shiny form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I once more expounded the reasons why, in my opinion, this cruel arrangement should not be persisted in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took her out and placed her gently on the sand, and she gradually opened her eyes and fastened them on me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I quite astonished myself by my own eloquence, which grew more impassioned as I proceeded, and noticed that the old conger seemed deeply impressed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I now left him to search for the conger, whom I found dozing in a pool near the sea.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I once more expounded the reasons why, in my opinion, this cruel arrangement should not be persisted in.
