used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
Fanchon
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From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
intuitivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
in an intuitive manner
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
Jessup's
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From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
moldnounUS /moʊld/
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
and nothing more
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
rôle
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From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
unusual or striking
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
swivelverbUS /ˈswɪvəl/
turn on a pivot
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Daniel had that delicate keenness of perception that makes great orators feel their audiences.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
a special situation
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had perceived it, too, in Fanchon, if he could only mold her to her rôle.
having come into contact
From this reading He knew intuitively the thing that touched the heart, he had latent in him a gift for playing on the feelings of the masses, as some musicians have in them a singular power to draw more music from the chords of their instruments than other men.
hard to endure
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
at the time that
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
which person or people
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The judge, who was waiting to go before the grand jury, was sitting in his swivel chair in his shirt-sleeves, with his hat on.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was trying to marshal his thoughts, to see a way to bring Fanchon before the jury without losing the effect of her evidence, when he reached Jessup’s office.
