used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
(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 THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
power to direct or determine
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
DEIONIZER
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From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
Edestone
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From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
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 THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
approval to do something
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
cut with a saw
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The dullest and least imaginative saw the endless possibilities in the application of his discovery to the arts and sciences.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They seemed to realize that he had them figuratively if not literally in the palm of his hand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During all of this time the young American had kept himself under perfect control and had answered all questions in the most deferential and respectful manner; and now, having received from the King permission to continue, he went on:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DEIONIZER After the different objects had been returned to their respective owners, the King by a slight gesture called the meeting to order, for all had left their seats and were crowding around Edestone in what, for Englishmen, was a state of violent excitement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even the more self-contained were unable to conceal the fact that they were impressed by these experiments as well as by the quiet dignity of this young man.
