used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
one or some or every or all without specification
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ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
book-shop
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From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
the act of burning something
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
carouselnounUS /ˈkerəsel/
a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
divisible by two
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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grammaticasters
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From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
Khalid's
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evidencing the possession of inside information
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labyrinths
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From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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mysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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have ownership or possession of
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
pamphletsnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
a person who is being chased
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
second-hand
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From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
SHAMnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He even entered such mazes of philosophy, such labyrinths of mysticism as put those of the Arabian grammaticasters in the shade.
propel through the air
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading For two years and more he did little but ramble thus, drawing meanwhile on his account in the bank, and burning pamphlets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
toboggan-chute
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To him, education was a sport, pursued in a free spirit after his own fancy, without method or discipline.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
wherefor
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading One day he passes by a second-hand book-shop, which is in the financial hive of the city, hard by a church and within a stone's throw from the Stock Exchange.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF A SHAM For two years and more Khalid's young mind went leaping from one swing to another, from one carousel or toboggan-chute to the next, without having any special object in view, without knowing why and wherefor.
a late time of life
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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