used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
abysses
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From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “Interesting personality,” said Bruce carelessly.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading “Interesting personality,” said Bruce carelessly.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
divisible by two
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
Henderson
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From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
Henderson's
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From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “Interesting personality,” said Bruce carelessly.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
needn't
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From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading “Interesting personality,” said Bruce carelessly.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (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 Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Interesting personality,” said Bruce carelessly.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
carry out
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading But Mills had fixed himself in his mind--he had even fashioned a physical embodiment for the traits Henderson had described.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Franklin Mills was as remote from him as though they were creatures of different planets, separated by vast abysses of time and space.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, Bruce’s dominant feeling was one of relief and satisfaction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading III In spite of Henderson’s sweeping declaration that he needn’t waste time calling on architects, that Freeman would take care of him, Bruce spent the next morning visiting the offices of the architects on his list.
