used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
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From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
(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 Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It had something of the look of a chapel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
frescoedverbUS /ˈfreskoʊd/
past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
hardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It had something of the look of a chapel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
shareholdersnounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldərz/
plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It had something of the look of a chapel.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading He had thought of the event with great anxiety, made numerous plans and abandoned them, and now he had come, in a sense, unprepared, determined to submit two general propositions and let the shareholders decide for themselves.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ignorant of the usual mode of procedure at such meetings, he had consulted nobody better informed, and realized that he might be ruled out of order or shouted down; but he was sensible of a coolness that somewhat surprised him.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The room hired for the occasion was large and handsome, with a floor of inlaid hardwood, frescoed walls and lofty roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALLINSON'S MAKES GOOD It was with a strange sense of detachment that Andrew attended the first meeting of the shareholders in the Rain Bluff mine.
