used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
(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 OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
Cordelia
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From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
set up or found
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
ill-smellingadjective
having an unpleasant smell
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
Janet
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From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
hear with intention
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
required or under orders
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "He certainly has the faculty of making one scare up an appearance of interest in all those dreadful chemical things in the laboratory," said Janet, "and I find myself possessed with a keenness in searching out possible results of ill-smelling experiments which I never supposed I could develop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
nonexistent
From this reading Later on, Cordelia remarked that she had tested his powers of sarcasm and had not found them wanting.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
at the time that
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Janet announced that he was positively brilliant when he warmed up to a subject in which he was interested, and Lee declared that he had a voice that she would go out of her way to listen to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That he was quiet and shy, a little awkward, not good-looking but with a fine intellectual face, they discovered at their first interview.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading OFF THE TRACK THERE was much curiosity on the part of all the girls to see what manner of man the new instructor would prove to be.
