used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
(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 It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
Allport
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From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
any person at all
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading But this morning it was not appreciated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
BrintonnounUS /ˈbrɪntən/
United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899)
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
Brinton's
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From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this morning it was not appreciated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
couldn't
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From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
Dr
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From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
hairtrigger
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From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But this morning it was not appreciated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
and nothing more
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
without speaking
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
techniciannounUS /tekˈnɪʃən/
someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
express in words
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this morning it was not appreciated.
propel through the air
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The "off" switch was on the wall farthest away from his bed and was controlled by a hairtrigger combination dial that couldn't be operated by anyone not fully awake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
at the time that
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
which person or people
From this reading In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job!_ When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running.
