used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
in addition
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
Cadnan
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From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
the organ of sight
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
set up or found
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
Marvor
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From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
a special situation
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Cadnan closed his eye for a second, to relax, but he found he wanted to talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Conversation, of whatever kind, was a release, and might provide more facts.
at the time that
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "This training is a hard thing, and the work is also hard when it comes."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His first day in the world of the masters had been too confusing for him to order it into any sensible structure.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yet I do not know," Marvor said.
