used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
abdicationnounUS /ˌæbdɪˈkeɪʃən/
a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
having companions or an escort
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
Fiona
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From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
and nothing more
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
not in physical motion
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
StudentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing is more striking to the reflective mind than the abdication of civilization in the face of meaningless noises."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
totalitynounUS /toʊˈtæləti/
the state of being total and complete
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF TROUBLE "Man," said the Student, "is a weird creature.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Apart from his crowd he apparently feels chilly, and without noise unhappy.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He dimly remembers that he began his evolution, not as a pair, but as a horde; and to the horde he still seeks, forming huge crowds during his working days, and on his holidays merely transferring the same crowds in their totality to some other place, accompanied by a great deal of purposeless noise.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Daddy," said Fiona, "I want your advice on the matter of treasure hunting.
