used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
acrobaticsnounUS /ˌækrəˈbætɪks/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
(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 Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
for the reason that
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
blightedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪtɪd/
affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading He felt dizzy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
Eustace
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From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt dizzy.
flitted
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From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
a young female
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
Hignett's
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From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
how
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From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
absolutely essential
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
PAVESnounUS /peɪvz/
plural of “pave” — a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
re-adjust
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From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
and nothing more
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
smuglyadverbUS /ˈsmʌɡli/
in a smug manner
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had, indeed, thought a little smugly how different his goddess of the red hair was from the object of Eustace Hignett’s affections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
unflatteringadjectiveUS /ənˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
unsettlingverbUS /ənˈsetəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “unsettle” — disturb the composure of
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
at the time that
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
in or at the place that
From this reading SAM PAVES THE WAY For some moments Sam remained where he was, staring after the girl as she flitted down the passage.
which person or people
From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
Wilhelmina
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From this reading Listening to Eustace Hignett’s story of his blighted romance, Sam had formed an unflattering opinion of this Wilhelmina Bennett who had broken off her engagement simply because on the day of the marriage his cousin had been short of the necessary wedding garment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mental acrobatics always have an unsettling effect, and a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to re-adjust all his preconceived views on any subject.
