used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
(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 It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
for the reason that
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Lucy's mind was like his body.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucy's mind was like his body.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lucy's mind was like his body.
Lucy'snounUS /ˈluːsiz/
possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy's mind was like his body.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Lucy's mind was like his body.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
be obedient to
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
sluggishlyadverbUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/
in a sluggish manner
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
express in speech
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
not in physical motion
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
SuperficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Superficial people called it narrow, because the sheer length of it diverted their attention from its breadth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having reached a conclusion it was apt to stay there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
VisionarynounUS /ˈvɪʒəneri/
a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucy's mind was like his body.
at the time that
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
but in spite of that
From this reading Visionary, yet eager for the sound impact of the visible, it was never more alert than when it, so to speak, sat still, absorbed in its impressions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the sport of young and rapid impulses, which it seemed to obey sluggishly, while, all the time, it moved with immense, slow strides to incredibly far conclusions.
