used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
(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 An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
having made preparations
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
promote over another
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
how
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From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
the force of workers available
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
Nat
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From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
not any; not one
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
and nothing more
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
slightingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
TOLMAN
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From this reading TOLMAN EXPERIENCES A SHOCK During the next few months Peter and Nat talked little and learned much.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In consequence sentiment throughout the factory slowly turned in their favor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
at the time that
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Far from pushing their way to the front they took orders obediently from their superiors, slighting no task to which they were assigned, no matter how trivial it appeared.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An occasional question was all they dared to ask, and that only when the men with whom they were associated seemed amiably disposed.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The chill silence of the workmen melted to gradual friendliness.
