adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
ABYSMALadjectiveUS /əˈbɪzməl/
very great; limitless
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
BEASTnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
clogverbUS /klɑːɡ/
become or cause to become obstructed
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading They had not conceived it possible.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
fluxnounUS /flʌks/
the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
governmentaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərmentəl/
relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This was a surprise to many of the revolutionists.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not conceived it possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
oligarchsnounUS /ˈoʊlɪɡɑːrks/
plural of “oligarch” — one of the rulers in an oligarchy
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
OligarchynounUS /ˈɑːləɡɑːrki/
a political system governed by a few people
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
permanencenounUS /ˈpɜːrmənəns/
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had not conceived it possible.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading This was a surprise to many of the revolutionists.
ROARINGnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This was a surprise to many of the revolutionists.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not conceived it possible.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Out of the flux of transition the new institutions were forming more definitely and taking on the appearance and attributes of permanence.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The oligarchs had succeeded in devising a governmental machine, as intricate as it was vast, that worked—and this despite all our efforts to clog and hamper.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE ROARING ABYSMAL BEAST During the long period of our stay in the refuge, we were kept closely in touch with what was happening in the world without, and we were learning thoroughly the strength of the Oligarchy with which we were at war.
