used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading Disorder had rapidly grown in the Brotherhood.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
chorus-girls
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From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
DisordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Disorder had rapidly grown in the Brotherhood.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
formulationnounUS /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪʃən/
a substance prepared according to a formula
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Disorder had rapidly grown in the Brotherhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
incompetencynounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətənsi/
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
with speed
From this reading Disorder had rapidly grown in the Brotherhood.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
tightsnounUS /taɪts/
skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading From carelessness they drifted into utter incompetency and downright laziness.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A PAIR OF COLD GRAY EYES From the night of the ball at which the group of chorus-girls made their sensational entrance in tights, Norman had his hands full.
which person or people
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Two distinct parties began to line up for a desperate struggle for supremacy, the one standing for the widest liberty of the individual members of the community, the other demanding the stern enforcement of law and order and the formulation of a complete and strict code of rules for the government of daily conduct.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Among the men assigned to various tasks there gradually appeared a number who slighted their work.
