used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
Chadwick
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From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
erasedverbUS /ɪˈreɪst/
past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
at any time
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
garneredverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnərd/
past form of “garner” — acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
Haedaecker
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From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
honoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
jackalnounUS /ˈdʒækəl/
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
jackals
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From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
the force of workers available
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
not any; not one
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
objectorsnounUS /əbˈdʒektərz/
plural of “objector” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
on one occasion
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
proclamationsnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
self-assuredadjective
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He had enough ability and ambition to get to the top of his particular heap, and once he got there he had garnered enough additional power to stay there.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
in or at the place that
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether Haedaecker was a prince among men or a jackal among jackals depended entirely upon the beholder.
which person or people
From this reading Chadwick Haedaecker was the kind of man who collected college degrees, both earned and honorary, and had them lettered on his office door like a collection of trophies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a tall man with piercing eyes and an indomitable nature and he used both to quell any objectors to his plans, projects, ideas, and theories.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
a late time of life
From this reading Twenty years of authority in a position where no man was permitted to doubt his word or argue with his self-assured proclamations had completely erased any trace of humility he ever had.
