(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 Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
BRIDGESnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
collideverbUS /kəˈlaɪd/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
cranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
cultnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
drovesnounUS /droʊvz/
plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
endowmentnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
enrollmentnounUS /enˈroʊlmənt/
the act of enrolling
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
ismnounUS /ˈɪzəm/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
million-dollar
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From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
Norman'snounUS /ˈnɔːrmənz/
possessive form of “norman” — United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
philosophiesnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfiz/
plural of “philosophy” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
SocialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The first shock Norman's faith in man received was to collide with the army of cranks who came in troops to join.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
Ventura
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From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
waiting-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They got into arguments with one another in the waiting-rooms of the Socialist headquarters, and sometimes came to blows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
which person or people
From this reading The announcement that the books were ready for the enrollment of the pioneer group of two thousand who should locate the enterprise on the island of Ventura brought twenty-five thousand applicants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BURNING OF THE BRIDGES The success which attended the launching of the new Brotherhood of Man with its million-dollar endowment fund was phenomenal.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Every creed of Christendom, every cult of the heathen world, every ism of all the philosophies of the past and the present came in droves.
