used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
chum's
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From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
communicated in words
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
fadnounUS /fæd/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
GOALnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
HUGH
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From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
molehills
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From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
not any; not one
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh, on his part, was quicker to recover.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hugh, on his part, was quicker to recover.
go across or through
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
purloinedverbUS /pərˈlɔɪnd/
past form of “purloin” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Hugh, on his part, was quicker to recover.
REACHESnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Hugh, on his part, was quicker to recover.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
spoonsnounUS /spuːnz/
plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
Thad
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From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although he felt a spasm of sincere satisfaction pass through him at the result of his chum's test, at the same time he realized that there was no necessity for making "mountains out of molehills."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh, on his part, was quicker to recover.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
which person or people
From this reading The astonishing fact that the old lady who made a fad of collecting souvenir spoons, had failed to recognize the one which he had purloined from Owen's den "struck him all in a heap," as he afterwards expressed it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HUGH REACHES HIS GOAL Thad Stevens looked as though any one could knock him down with a feather.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why, that would seem to indicate Owen must be entirely innocent, so far as proof went.
