used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
AbstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That shot was felt to be ominous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
being joined in close association
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That shot was felt to be ominous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading That shot was felt to be ominous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
not known
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Abstract reasoning is unknown; but a new objective fact connected with the environment is seized upon with great avidity.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading That shot in the darkness furnished a theme for endless gossip amongst the villagers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
at the time that
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the exercise of the faculties is limited to considerations associated with the rare occurrence of a wedding or a death, intellectual activity is not great.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was not much work done the next day.
