used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The days were alive but never feverish.
(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 She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The days were alive but never feverish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country’s gift was hers--time to grow.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were alive but never feverish.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
faintly-shifting
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From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The days were alive but never feverish.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
moving swiftly
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The country’s gift was hers--time to grow.
a state of high honor
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The country’s gift was hers--time to grow.
Halsted
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From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The country’s gift was hers--time to grow.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
kaleidoscopenounUS /kəˈlaɪdəskoʊp/
a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The days were alive but never feverish.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
bring forth or yield
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
move hurridly
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
SPURSnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
stagnationnounUS /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
make steady
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
stupefactionnoun
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The country’s gift was hers--time to grow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading She came to see that rampant activity does not always mean progression, that the stimulant of rush may finally produce stupefaction, and flying feet carry one over all the great truths of life.
precisely as stated
From this reading SPURS TO GLORY Slowly, very slowly, the faintly-shifting kaleidoscope of the months adjusted Dandy to her new conditions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first sense of stagnation, following on the hurry of Halsted, was replaced gradually by a feeling of steady movement and expansion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days were alive but never feverish.
