used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
(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 He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be content.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Be content.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
divisible by two
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
magnesiumnounUS /mæɡˈniːziəm/
a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
photographedverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/
past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
photographer'snounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz/
possessive form of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
RetireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Retire!
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
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From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading He opened his eyes and beheld the triumphant group, and the photographer himself, victorious over even the triumphant, in a superb pose that suggested that all distinguished mankind in his presence was naught but food for the conquering camera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MR SACHS TALKS I It was the sudden flash of the photographer's magnesium light, plainly felt by him through his closed lids, that somehow instantly inspired Edward Henry to a definite and ruthless line of action.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The photographer smiled indulgently, and his smile said: "Having been photographed by me, you have each of you reached the summit of your career.
