used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
(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 All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
ALSANDER
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From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading So he simply bowed.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
chantsnounUS /tʃænts/
plural of “chant” — a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
cris
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From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
DIGRESSIONnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
EXAMINATIONnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
ExaminersnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnərz/
plural of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
EXCELLENCEnounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
intentionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/
characterized by conscious design or purpose
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
intentnessnoun
the quality of being intent and concentrated
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
conformity or harmony
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
the sound of laughing
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
lunaticsnounUS /ˈluːnətɪks/
plural of “lunatic” — an insane person
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
nenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
not any; not one
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
on one occasion
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
QUALIFYINGnounUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪɪŋ/
the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
and nothing more
From this reading So he simply bowed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he simply bowed.
sont
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From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
for that reason; as a result
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
unintentionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the eyes seemed to be looking at him with such peering intentness that he began to believe that they were all unintentional and not intentional lunatics, and therefore dangerous.
at the time that
From this reading _Paul Fort_ Norman was about to laugh at this unusual question when he seemed to catch the eyes of the Board of Examiners at once (for he could think of them under no other designation).
WHIPPEDverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
WHIPPINGnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If it is a joke, thought Norman, that will be in keeping; if it is not, it will be expected of me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING Les cris ne sont pas des chants.
