used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
Bablon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading He wondered when the promised news would be communicated.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
fallaciousadjectiveUS /fəˈleɪʃəs/
containing or based on a fallacy
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
insupportably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
the literary culture
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
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 THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He wondered when the promised news would be communicated.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He wondered when the promised news would be communicated.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
Severac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
Sheard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE LETTERS Sheard did not remain many minutes in Downing Street that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were uncomfortably crowded and insupportably stuffy.
at the time that
From this reading He wondered when the promised news would be communicated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered why his extraordinary friend--for as a friend he had come to regard him--had been unable to keep his appointment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A vague idea which his common sense was impotent to combat successfully, that he would see or hear from Severac Bablon amidst that political crush proved to be fallacious--as common sense had argued.
