used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Both, therefore, had useful accomplishments.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both, therefore, had useful accomplishments.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
being joined in close association
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
carefully weighed
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
greatly pleased
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
delveverbUS /delv/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both, therefore, had useful accomplishments.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have stated heretofore that George was the theorist and Harry the practical one.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading We have stated heretofore that George was the theorist and Harry the practical one.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
a message received and understood
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading We have stated heretofore that George was the theorist and Harry the practical one.
carry out
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have stated heretofore that George was the theorist and Harry the practical one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
theoristnounUS /ˈθiːərɪst/
someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading We have stated heretofore that George was the theorist and Harry the practical one.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Both, therefore, had useful accomplishments.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
being of use or service
From this reading Both, therefore, had useful accomplishments.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading George delighted to delve down into mysteries; but Harry utilized the knowledge in constructing and building articles.
VEGETABLESnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As usual, George was the persistent questioner, but Harry was the one to utilize the meaning, and generally the first to take advantage in a practical way of the information thus obtained.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have stated heretofore that George was the theorist and Harry the practical one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HUNTING VEGETABLES AND PLANTS One night, while engaged in the usual evening discussion, many topics were mentioned, things connected with the day's adventures talked over, and plans for the following day considered.
