used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "The ability to think consciously," he stated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had forgotten about that, but his conscience hadn't.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had forgotten about that, but his conscience hadn't.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He had forgotten about that, but his conscience hadn't.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading "The ability to think consciously," he stated.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
Dr
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From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had forgotten about that, but his conscience hadn't.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
hadn't
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From this reading He had forgotten about that, but his conscience hadn't.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
listingnounUS /ˈlɪstɪŋ/
a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
Mallin
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From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
mentationnoun
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
nonsapient
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From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
sapientadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The ability to think consciously," he stated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The ability to think consciously," he stated.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The globe stayed blue while he named himself and stated his professional background.
which person or people
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was a brief flicker of red while he was listing his publication--that paper, entirely the work of one of his students, which he had published under his own name.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dr. Mallin," the oldest of the three judges, who sat in the middle, began, "what, in your professional opinion, is the difference between sapient and nonsapient mentation?"
