used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a nice psychological problem.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What on earth are you doing?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What on earth are you doing?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "What on earth are you doing?"
a feeling of excitement
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
HIDE-AND-SEEKnoun
a game in which a child covers his eyes while the other players hide then tries to find them
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a nice psychological problem.
a particular point in time
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It was a nice psychological problem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on earth are you doing?"
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was a nice psychological problem.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading It was a nice psychological problem.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Already Steel was impulsively busy in the conservatory pulling the pots down.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIDE-AND-SEEK Bell's professional enthusiasm got the better of his curiosity for the moment.
a special situation
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a nice psychological problem.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on earth are you doing?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a regretful thing to have to do, but everything had to be sacrificed, David shut his teeth grimly and proceeded with his task.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What on earth are you doing?"
