used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
animusnounUS /ˈænɪməs/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, I will reword the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If so, I will reword the matter.
McComas
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From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
not any; not one
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Colorless, yes; too colorless, perhaps you will object.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
by chance
From this reading Colorless, yes; too colorless, perhaps you will object.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
Raymond
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From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
rewordverbUS /riˈwɜːrd/
express the same message in different words
From this reading If so, I will reword the matter.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, I will reword the matter.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading While Raymond, then, was in Europe cultivating his gentler faculties, Johnny remained in America, strengthening certain specific powers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Colorless, yes; too colorless, perhaps you will object.
unbiasedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/
characterized by a lack of partiality
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A colorless, unbiased statement--as it was meant to be; one which, despite the slight difference between "taking" and "shaping," has no slant and displays no animus.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I While Raymond was taking his course abroad, Johnny McComas was shaping his course at home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Colorless, yes; too colorless, perhaps you will object.
an affirmative
From this reading Colorless, yes; too colorless, perhaps you will object.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Colorless, yes; too colorless, perhaps you will object.
