used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
any thing at all
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll be frank with you, Linthicum," he said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
Carr
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From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Norman was prepared for this.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I'll be frank with you, Linthicum," he said.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
Hm-m-m
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From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll be frank with you, Linthicum," he said.
I'm
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From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
I've
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From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
disturbingly provocative
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
Linthicum
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From this reading "I'll be frank with you, Linthicum," he said.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Norman was prepared for this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
off-trail
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From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Norman was prepared for this.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
on the contrary
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
sociologynounUS /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/
the study and classification of human societies
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
symbolicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
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 "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
there's
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From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Norman was prepared for this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hm-m-m--" Professor Carr began to finger a pencil, and his eyes started to go back to the intriguing sheet, but he checked the movement.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Norman was prepared for this.
wasn't
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From this reading "I must confess I'm rather curious about those references," he said, and added innocently, "I wasn't aware that there had been attempts to apply symbolic logic to sociology."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll be frank with you, Linthicum," he said.
won't
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From this reading "I have a pretty wild, off-trail theory, and I've promised myself I won't discuss it until I have a better idea of whether or not there's anything to it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll be frank with you, Linthicum," he said.
