used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
(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 placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
Cosmo
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
everybody's
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From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
inclosing
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From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
not any; not one
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But Cosmo and his employees gave evasive replies to all inquiries.
SELECTINGverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading He placed sentinels at all entrances, and began the construction of a shallow ditch, entirely inclosing the grounds.
unusual or striking
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
stringingverbUS /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
Versál
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From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What the deuce is he up to now?" was the question on everybody's lips.
at the time that
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Public curiosity was intensely excited by this singular proceeding, especially when it became known that the workmen were stringing copper wires the whole length of the ditch.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SELECTING THE FLOWER OF MANKIND After a day or two, during which the ark was left open for inspection, and was visited by many thousands, Cosmo Versál announced that no more visitors would be admitted.
