used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
abodes
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From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
not being in a specified place
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
brittleadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪtəl/
having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
for the most part
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
currencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
denominationsnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “denomination” — a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
wanted intensely
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
etc
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From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
musnoun
type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
not any; not one
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
opticadjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪk/
of or relating to or resembling the eye
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
PleasnounUS /pliːz/
plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Common Pleas.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
quadrupednoun
an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
relaxations
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From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
retinanounUS /ˈretənə/
the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
siliciousadjective
relating to or containing or resembling silica
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading When the vigilant feline quadruped, frequently observed in the abodes of man, is absent, the common domestic animal of the _genus mus_ may indulge in various relaxations of an entertaining nature.
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
at the time that
From this reading When the optic image of a given object is not projected upon the _retina_ of the visual medium, that object fails to be desired by the chief vital organ of the human anatomy.
which person or people
From this reading Persons who inhabit residences composed of a brittle, transparent, silicious material, should refrain from forcibly casting fragments of granite, etc.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By devoting our attention chiefly to the smaller copper coin, the larger denominations represented by paper currency will require no _surveillance_.
