used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
anew
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
approval
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
at any time
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
Fenchester
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From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
the act of departing
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
imperiouslyadverb
in an imperious manner
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
insolences
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From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
Jeremy
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From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
Montrose
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From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
MOTIVESnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
multiformadjective
occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
on one occasion
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nobody was ever going to give Jeremy Robson curt orders as a “rippawtah” again.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
rippawtah
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From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
Robson
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From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
shibbolethnounUS /ˈʃɪbəleθ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
that is looked for
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Several figures at once stepped to the front of his mind and imperiously claimed credit for inspiring his action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOTIVES not fully formulated had impelled Jeremy Robson to the purchase of The Fenchester Guardian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
which person or people
From this reading There was Montrose Clark who had capped his impersonal insolences by the shibboleth, “rippawtah.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that he was face to face with the multiform problem of what he was to do with his new responsibility, he sought to determine why he had possessed himself of it, hoping to discover in that Why a clue to his future course.
