used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
confined by bonds
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
power to direct or determine
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
dexterouslyadverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
fibresnounUS /ˈfaɪbərz/
plural of “fibre” — a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
finest-spun
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From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Martin had planned well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
housewifenounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪf/
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
engage in
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin had planned well.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
not one, and not any
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Martin had planned well.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He had laid out a dexterously concerted scheme for his private amusement.
schemers
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From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
possessing sweep
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Martin had planned well.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
belonging to which person
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But older and wiser schemers than he are often doomed to see their finest-spun projects swept to annihilation by the sudden broom of Fate, that fell housewife whose red arm none can control.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the present instance this broom was manufactured out of the tough fibres of Moore's own stubborn purpose, bound tight with his will.
