used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is family character just as there is national character.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Individuality is more or less dominated by it.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There is family character just as there is national character.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Individuality is more or less dominated by it.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
a social unit living together
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
IndividualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Individuality is more or less dominated by it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is family character just as there is national character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Individuality is more or less dominated by it.
and nothing more
From this reading There is family character just as there is national character.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Individuality is more or less dominated by it.
Lyndsays
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From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading There is family character just as there is national character.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Individuality is more or less dominated by it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
not known
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There are few things more interesting than to observe in a quiet family the effects of an explosion of the unusual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Assuredly, what had happened to the Lyndsays was uncommon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among those with whom we are dealing the endless discussions which in some groups of human beings are wasted on a matter of annoyance—a calamity or a grievance—were quite unknown.
