used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
in addition
From this reading ‘My part is also nearly completed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ‘My part is also nearly completed.
crazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Truly human nature is a mystery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘My part is also nearly completed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘My part is also nearly completed.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Truly human nature is a mystery.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Truly human nature is a mystery.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ‘My part is also nearly completed.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading ‘My part is also nearly completed.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
Smolski
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From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly human nature is a mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
which person or people
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
belonging to which person
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It has been a dangerous operation, but will be successful.’
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But he had ranged himself on the side of the malcontents, and for the sake of his craze he was willing to sacrifice the prospects of fame, if not fortune, and to run the almost certain risk of a shameful death.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
worthiesnounUS /ˈwɜːrðiz/
plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
From this reading The man who spoke was Professor Smolski, a clever chemist, whose researches and knowledge, if properly applied, might have been of immense benefit to the world, and have earned him a niche in the gallery of worthies.
