adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
GurunounUS /ˈɡuːruː/
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
hypnoticadjectiveUS /hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
of or relating to hypnosis
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
love-pills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
pelletnounUS /ˈpelət/
a small sphere
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Kennedy appeared satisfied, and the Guru departed with alacrity to secure the specially imported pellet.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides this indefinable hypnotic influence, I also noted the more material lock on the door to the inner sanctuary.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As we talked, it seemed quite possible to me that the Guru might exert a very powerful hypnotic influence over his disciples or those who came to seek his advice.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," the Guru was saying to Kennedy, "I can secure you one of the love-pills from India, but it will cost you - er - ten dollars."
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading I think he hesitated, to see how much the traffic would bear, from one to one hundred, and compromised with only one zero after the unit.
