used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
BeamishadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪʃ/
smiling with happiness or optimism
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
Beamish's
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From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
BerserknounUS /bərˈsɜːrk/
one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
commuternounUS /kəˈmjuːtər/
a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
elbowingnounUS /ˈelboʊɪŋ/
jostling with the elbows
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
divisible by two
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
five-fifteen
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From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "When it's not too hot."
humiditynounUS /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
wetness in the atmosphere
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
it's
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From this reading "When it's not too hot."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
immediately past
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "When it's not too hot."
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
rackingadjectiveUS /ˈrækɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
move hurridly
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
express in words
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
required or under orders
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "When it's not too hot."
a just detectable amount
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Though, as a matter of fact," said Hamilton Beamish, "I always say that what one objects to is not the heat but the humidity."
at the time that
From this reading "When it's not too hot."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which simply goes to prove that even efficiency experts, when they fall in love at first sight, can babble like any man of inferior intellect in the same circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Strange and violent emotions were racking Hamilton Beamish's bosom: and, casting away the principles of a lifetime, he recognised without a trace of shame that love had come to him at last--not creeping scientifically into his soul, as he had supposed it would, but elbowing its way in with the Berserk rush of a commuter charging into the five-fifteen.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
