used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading All of which is a great waste of centuries!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
a social unit living together
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All of which is a great waste of centuries!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
how
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From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
JanitornounUS /ˈdʒænətər/
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
and nothing more
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
any competition
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
relieve from
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
StovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
Tempus
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From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Each Family, however, thinks that his own particular shade is the only fitting one for the Perfect Human Being.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
TintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To that end he spends a large part of his time in scheming how to get rid of all the other tints.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading RACE All the Families agree that the tenants of the Globe should be of one uniform shade.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading All of which is a great waste of centuries!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All of which is a great waste of centuries!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Tempus the Janitor has always settled the Tint question with his Solar Stove and always will.
