(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 AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE ROYAL INSTITUTION.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
make calm or still
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
DiscoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
ETC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
HERRnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE INNER HOUSE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
located inward
From this reading THE INNER HOUSE.
INSTITUTIONnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading AT THE ROYAL INSTITUTION.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
come together
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
the force of workers available
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
PAULUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
PROLOGUEnounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
an introduction to a play
From this reading PROLOGUE.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading AT THE ROYAL INSTITUTION.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
precisely as stated
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Professor!" cried the Director, rushing to meet their guest and lecturer as the door was thrown open, and the great man appeared, calm and composed, as if there was nothing more in the wind than an ordinary Scientific Discourse.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WORLD WENT VERY WELL THEN" "FOR FAITH AND FREEDOM" "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN" "HERR PAULUS" ETC.
