used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not visualize his start.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
generalitiesnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈælətiz/
plural of “generality” — an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
the force of workers available
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not visualize his start.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
do one's shopping
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
and nothing more
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He could not visualize his start.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
stumbling-block
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From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He blamed himself for his stupidity that prevented him from seeing the first step.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
TOMMY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
under normal conditions
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
visualizeverbUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
From this reading He could not visualize his start.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Since he could not formulate a plan of campaign in detail, he simply walked about the shop talking genial generalities to the men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Notwithstanding Thompson's admonition, it was usually the preamble to the speech that was the stumbling-block, for Tommy did not know that there is work which not the head but the heart must do.
a late time of life
From this reading TOMMY did more hard thinking in the next few days than he had done in his four years at college.
