used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
at or in the front
From this reading But go ahead; run the universe!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
for the reason that
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
CommandmentsnounUS /kəˈmændmənts/
plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded
From this reading "Fred, you'll discover the Ten Commandments next.
make right or correct
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Fred, you'll discover the Ten Commandments next.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
Fred
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From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But go ahead; run the universe!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
It's
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From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Fred, you'll discover the Ten Commandments next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
and nothing more
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
Payton
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From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But go ahead; run the universe!
Identical; not different.
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Fred, you'll discover the Ten Commandments next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But go ahead; run the universe!
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Fred was eager to impart to her man of business her wonderful discovery that visits to Payton Street should be made, not because of "duty," but because they were of value to the world.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's the same old result, only you call it by a different name.
you'll
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From this reading "Fred, you'll discover the Ten Commandments next.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your premises were wrong, but your deductions were correct," she instructed him, and he roared with laughter.
