used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
anew
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
crockerynounUS /ˈkrɑːkəri/
tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
at any time
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
cause to move by striking
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
how
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From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
for more time
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
mosaicnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
one-sixthnoun
one part in six equal parts
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
having a point
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
with low volume
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
express in words
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
do one's shopping
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A runaway engine in a crockery shop could not create a greater feeling of alarm amongst the cups and saucers than that infernal little smashing machine imparted to our fragile nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We longed to possess the faculty of the telescope, and slide into our selves one-sixth of our natural length.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
precisely as stated
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We felt uneasy in the presence of such a tremendous man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
at the time that
From this reading We need not say, therefore, how relieved we felt when a venerable bald head in the room rose, and very quietly said, "Gentlemen, we have heard and seen a deal of smashing to-night.
which person or people
From this reading We felt confident, if we remained much longer exposed to the blows of one who hit so hard, that we should inevitably be smashed into such very small bits that if we were ever put together again we should always be pointed at afterwards as the most curious specimen of mosaic.
