used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
ABSURDITYnounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
make calm or still
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
remove the dust from
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But John was not reasonable.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
and nothing more
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But John was not reasonable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
a course of conduct
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
shouldn't
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From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
in the direction of
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
ultra-sensitive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was one of your ultra-sensitive characters, to whom the merest dust speck may prove, at moments, a source of perpetual annoyance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But John was not reasonable.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And why on earth shouldn’t he feel attraction!--so your reasonable individual may exclaim.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It probably will appear nothing but rank absurdity, seeing that it had existence merely in the fact that he had felt a certain attraction towards the man, whom fate had that evening thrown in his path.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A RARE ABSURDITY NOW, to your calm, collected, and reasonable individual, John’s little trouble may appear nothing but rank absurdity.
