used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
CastingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was a most decided stumblingblock.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
EuclidnounUS /ˈjuːklɪd/
Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
set up or found
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
Gwen
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From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
only a very short time before
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a most decided stumblingblock.
and nothing more
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a most decided stumblingblock.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
a course of conduct
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
established beyond doubt
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
be seated
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
stumblingblock
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From this reading It was a most decided stumblingblock.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
theoremnounUS /ˈθɪrəm/
a proposition deducible from basic postulates
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
VotenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Casting Vote Gwen had not been prepared to find the Fifth exactly a bed of roses, therefore she was hardly surprised at the thorns which beset her new path.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was a whole book of Euclid theorem which she had not been through, and the consequence was that every other problem had some little point proved by a theorem of which she had never heard.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is possible to sit and look at a problem for hours without getting any further if there is just one statement of whose existence one is not aware.
Woodville
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From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In spite of the extra teaching from Miss Woodville, she found the work of the Form extremely difficult, especially in mathematics.
