the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We were, in fact, without knowing it, preparing for an exchange.
any thing at all
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
for the reason that
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That was how it began.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
let fall to the ground
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
at any time
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We were, in fact, without knowing it, preparing for an exchange.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were, in fact, without knowing it, preparing for an exchange.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
how
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From this reading That was how it began.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE YARD.
incompletenessnoun
the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That was how it began.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading We were, in fact, without knowing it, preparing for an exchange.
no person; not anyone
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading We were, in fact, without knowing it, preparing for an exchange.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was how it began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE YARD.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was how it began.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
which person or people
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We entered upon this exchange without understanding what was to follow--who ever understands what is to follow?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If we were to understand what is to follow, nobody would do anything, because whatever follows is sure to contain the drop of bitterness, or incompleteness, or the unlooked-for evil that goes with everything.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading IN THE YARD.
