used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
from appearances alone
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 'Come; let us get back to the chief.'
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon 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 It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
a person who is in charge
From this reading 'Come; let us get back to the chief.'
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Come; let us get back to the chief.'
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
unvarying in nature
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
eventualadjectiveUS /əˈventʃuːəl/
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
at any time
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
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 SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'Come; let us get back to the chief.'
an established custom
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
a single distinct event
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
and nothing more
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Come; let us get back to the chief.'
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
MENDAX
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From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
not any; not one
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
not one, and not any
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
a human being
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
without much difficulty
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
SPLENDIDE
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From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'When I left home, I had no idea that I should become a person of such importance,' George said, smiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Come; let us get back to the chief.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
at the time that
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was better and wiser, he felt, to esteem these mysterious happenings capable of eventual solution, than to drift into the habit of regarding them as inexplicable by natural means.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SPLENDIDE MENDAX George, as has been said, had never thought of the simple explanation of the amazing incident just related; but he readily accepted it when suggested by Terence, for his healthy mind revolted from the constant association with the apparently supernatural which circumstances forced upon him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'If it ever comes to a fight, you will have it all your own way,' laughed Terence, 'for none of them will have the nerve to tackle you.'
