used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
cannot
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From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
Desbrough
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From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
divisible by two
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
notchesnounUS /ˈnɑːtʃəz/
plural of “notch” — a V-shaped indentation
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
having a point
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He reflected on what George Helm had said; and up went his admiration a considerable number of notches.
at the time that
From this reading Most men cannot see the obvious, even when it is pointed out to them.
which person or people
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
William
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From this reading To this third class--those able to see the obvious if and when it is pointed out to them--belonged William Desbrough.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The occasional rare man--the man of genius of one kind or another--is he who sees the obvious without assistance.
but in spite of that
From this reading In between these two classes lies a third class, not small like that of genius--yet not huge like the other.
