used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He wouldn't gamble, he wouldn't take a risk!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
Bojo
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From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
brought into existence
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
Boskirk
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From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
cash-register
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From this reading "The human cash-register!" said DeLancy.
CautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
ConservatismnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
debarred
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From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
DeLancy
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From this reading "The human cash-register!" said DeLancy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
forty-twoadjective
being two more than forty
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
Fred
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From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "He wouldn't gamble, he wouldn't take a risk!
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He wouldn't gamble, he wouldn't take a risk!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
the force of workers available
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "Born at the age of forty-two, middle names Caution, Conservatism, and the Constitution.
not any; not one
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "He wouldn't gamble, he wouldn't take a risk!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
carry out
From this reading "He wouldn't gamble, he wouldn't take a risk!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh no, nothing human about him," said Bojo to Fred, sending a look of antagonism at Boskirk, who was adjusting his glasses and spreading the contents of a satchel on the table before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
which person or people
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SNOW MAGIC Boskirk and Bojo greeted each other with that excessive cordiality which the conventions of society impose upon two men who hate each other cordially but are debarred from the primeval instincts to slay.
wouldn't
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From this reading "He wouldn't gamble, he wouldn't take a risk!
