2180
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From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
bemusedadjectiveUS /bɪˈmjuːzd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
Blittnoun
a bachelor's degree in literature
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
being joined in close association
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
carefully weighed
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
the force of workers available
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
unusual or striking
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
ThatchernounUS /ˈθætʃər/
British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Being unique is a matter of pride--but being a complete mathematical impossibility?
except if; if not
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered _real_ distinction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The history books do not record the names of the most successful merchants of the past unless they happened by chance to have been connected with famous men of the time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180.
