used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
Emeraude
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From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
enigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
only a very short time before
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
Lampert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
immediately past
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
engage in
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been able to keep his attention on the exhibits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
on the contrary
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fairness to Emeraude, Robin Lampert had to concede that this one was not quite in the last group.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
precisely as stated
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The planet was an enigma--and its solution was death!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading This was, in a way, surprising; for while a frontier town has a perfect right to construct and maintain a zoo if it wishes, one can hardly expect such a place to do a very good job.
zoonounUS /zuː/
the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
From this reading A zoo can be a rather depressing place, or it can be a lot of fun, or it can be so dull as to make the mind wander elsewhere in self-defense.
