used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
awarenessnounUS /əˈwernəs/
having knowledge of
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He sat back and waited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
didacticadjectiveUS /daɪˈdæktɪk/
instructive (especially excessively)
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
furrowverbUS /ˈfɜːroʊ/
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing happened.
haunches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
with speed
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat back and waited.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading The furrow, scratched in the sand, did not close or smooth out!
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He sat back and waited.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sank down on his haunches beside the smooth sand, and with the tip of his finger he quickly drew a circle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Man might be too didactic in requiring that awareness develop a physical science comparable to his own, but surely awareness, whatever form it took, would know the circle.
