used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a fundamental resource.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
ballroomsnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːmz/
plural of “ballroom” — large room used mainly for dancing
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
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dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
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developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
dickeringverbUS /ˈdɪkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “dicker” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
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discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
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dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It is a fundamental resource.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
handkerchief-waving
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
hat-waving
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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HenceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the quality of being humane
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
marketplacenounUS /ˈmɑːrkətpleɪs/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
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massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
ratificationnounUS /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
interpret something that is written or printed
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a person who enjoys reading
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resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading It is a fundamental resource.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
shoddiest
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From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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marked by absence of sound
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
SPLENDORnounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
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strikersnounUS /ˈstraɪkərz/
plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This part is almost sure to be good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the act of using
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verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
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plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The shoddiest silent drama may contain noble views of the sea.
at the time that
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whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading A special development of this aptitude in the hands of an expert gives the sea of humanity, not metaphorically but literally: the whirling of dancers in ballrooms, handkerchief-waving masses of people in balconies, hat-waving political ratification meetings, ragged glowering strikers, and gossiping, dickering people in the marketplace.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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