used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
a quantity of money
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
containernounUS /kənˈteɪnər/
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
make right or correct
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
divisible by two
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
greenishadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he did not know, or even dream....
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
Pillsworth
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From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
repealedverbUS /rɪˈpiːld/
past form of “repeal” — cancel officially
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
a special situation
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
vatnounUS /væt/
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
vialnounUS /ˈvaɪəl/
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly, if he had known that the thing he measured was destruction, intrigue and madness, he would have hurled the container and its greenish contents to the floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marc Pillsworth thought that certain laws were futile and should be repealed--such as gravity--which he annihilated!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Assured that the amount was correct beyond question, he turned with the vial, poised it over the small vat on the work table, and poured.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Standing in the center of the basement laboratory, Marc Pillsworth held the vial up to the light and carefully poured out a small portion of the liquid so that the measure would be exact to the final degree.
