used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
Armenian's
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From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
DarjeelingnounUS /ˌdɑːrˈdʒiːlɪŋ/
a fine variety of black tea grown in northern India
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
being one more than seven
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
Excitations
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widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
genesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
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From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
HUTCHINSONnounUS /ˈhʌtʃɪnsən/
American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
an instinctive motive
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
Ind
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inductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
Karl
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From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
likensverbUS /ˈlaɪkənz/
third-person singular of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
Macpherson
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MAGGIE
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “No,” he said after a slight pause, “it is dark.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
in the direction of
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
unerringlyadverb
without making errors
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
in or at the place that
From this reading The boy looked unerringly towards the north, where Darjeeling lay, eight hundred miles distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He has told me since that the genesis of the theory which likens man to an induction coil came to him as the oars swung merrily back to the _Ganges_, he striving the while to restore the Armenian’s vitality.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
William
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produce a literary work
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
a late time of life
From this reading THE FINDING OF MAGGIE HUTCHINSON Sir William Macpherson earned his K.C.I.E. not so much by his thirty years of Ind as by the comparative leisure which enabled him to write that famous essay on “Brain Excitations.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Karl,” he whispered, stirred by the impulse of the moment, “can you see your father?”
