used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROPHET AND PROFIT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
DerideverbUS /dɪˈraɪd/
treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading “_Philosophers Deride, Fools Investigate_.”
diffusionnounUS /dɪˈfjuːʒən/
(physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
faucetnounUS /ˈfɔːsət/
a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
FoolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “_Philosophers Deride, Fools Investigate_.”
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
GurunounUS /ˈɡuːruː/
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
InvestigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading “_Philosophers Deride, Fools Investigate_.”
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
a course of conduct
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
PhilosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading “_Philosophers Deride, Fools Investigate_.”
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
PROFITnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading PROPHET AND PROFIT.
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading PROPHET AND PROFIT.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
SodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
Tommy-rot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
Vanderhook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
which person or people
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You forget, my friend, that the vows of a Guru forbid such diffusion of force and waste of magnetism as occur in meeting those not of The Path.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Tommy-rot!” bawled young Mr. Vanderhook as he continued to polish the already glittering faucet.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “But my profession,” pleaded the slim and pallid youth who stood wistfully eyeing the Soda Fountain.
