used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
placed crosswise
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
psychological suffering
From this reading DISTRESS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
obtain
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
half-doubting
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From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
for more time
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
Mauney
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From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
the middle of the day
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
and nothing more
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
reactverbUS /riˈækt/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
stimulinounUS /ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/
plural of “stimulus” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
tardilyadverb
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
a special situation
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He would gain cognizance of issues very tardily, and keep on half-doubting things that he hated to believe.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
precisely as stated
From this reading He would be sure to react very slowly to the irritating stimuli.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Friday, at noon, he crossed Church Street, from the collegiate to his boarding house, conscious of only one thing, that the morning’s work had been utterly unsatisfactory.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would always require a longer time for Mauney to become roused than for most people, in any vital matter.
