used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is your objective point?" the Elder asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you live and work for?
cause to move by pulling
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
free-for-allnounUS /ˈfriːfɔːrɔːl/
a noisy fight in a crowd
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is your objective point?" the Elder asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
hear with intention
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "What do you live and work for?
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From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
the force of workers available
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading "What is your objective point?" the Elder asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "What is your objective point?" the Elder asked.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your objective point?" the Elder asked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What is your philosophy of life by which you are guided and from which you draw courage, hope, and strength?"
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A number of men and women were sitting on the promenade deck forward engaged in an earnest discussion.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "What do you live and work for?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you live and work for?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Just as Chester Lawrence came up and paused to listen, for it seemed to be a public, free-for-all affair, he noticed that Elder Malby was talking, directing his remarks to a young man in the group.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your objective point?" the Elder asked.
