used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AT THE OLD CONTINENTAL One snowy afternoon, shortly before Christmas, Mayor Emmet came out to his sleigh from the City Hall, drawing on his gloves with a sense of release from unaccustomed confinement.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was already beginning to appreciate the discomfiture of his enemies.
in addition
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He was already beginning to appreciate the discomfiture of his enemies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
in or near a particular place or position
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earlier than; in front of
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the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He was already beginning to appreciate the discomfiture of his enemies.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
uttered without voice
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
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intentionally conceived
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
CONTINENTALadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading He was already beginning to appreciate the discomfiture of his enemies.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
else
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From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
EmmetnounUS /ˈemɪt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading AT THE OLD CONTINENTAL One snowy afternoon, shortly before Christmas, Mayor Emmet came out to his sleigh from the City Hall, drawing on his gloves with a sense of release from unaccustomed confinement.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He was already beginning to appreciate the discomfiture of his enemies.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
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(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
and nothing more
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
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inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
nippingadjectiveUS /ˈnɪpɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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others
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From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
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plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
a general conscious awareness
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for a short time
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the display of a motion picture
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
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a thing, without saying which
From this reading His manner displayed a consciousness of something else also, of the position he meant to grace.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was already beginning to appreciate the discomfiture of his enemies.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
belonging to which person
From this reading They had thought to find him bewildered and inefficient, and had encountered instead a man whose conception of his rights and duties was just and adequate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE OLD CONTINENTAL One snowy afternoon, shortly before Christmas, Mayor Emmet came out to his sleigh from the City Hall, drawing on his gloves with a sense of release from unaccustomed confinement.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While others hurried along, shrinking into their coats as if they would withdraw as far as possible from the nipping cold, he strode slowly and breathed deep, showing a strong man's conscious enjoyment of Nature in one of her sterner moods.
