used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading GOOD ADVICE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
(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 Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
a cherished desire
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD ADVICE.
only a very short time before
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
huskingnoun
the removal of covering
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
Liddy
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From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
MansonnounUS /ˈmænsən/
Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course Liddy formed a central figure in this phantom dwelling, and to such an extent that he hardly dared to look at her when they met in the recitation room for fear she would read his thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to put it out of his mind, but the captivating air castle would not down.
not known
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
at the time that
From this reading The next day after the husking, when Manson resumed his studies at the academy, a new and serious ambition kept crowding itself into his thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some definite shape of what the object of a man's existence should be would in spite of all efforts mix itself with his algebra, and form an extra unknown quantity, still more elusive.
