highly skilled
From this reading WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
(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 is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
barbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
Dudley
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From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
gradationsnounUS /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “gradation” — relative position in a graded series
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
in a gradual manner
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
how
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From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
of great significance or value
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
Marsites
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From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
Midith
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From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
express in words
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
sexualadjectiveUS /ˈsekʃuːəl/
of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
transitionaladjectiveUS /trænˈsɪʃənəl/
of or relating to or characterized by transition
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It is, of course, impossible for me to point out all the countless gradations through which we passed in the sex relations from the lowest stages of barbarism to that highest state of equal sexual freedom which the Marsites now enjoy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I am sure it would be highly interesting to us to have you point out the most important transitional steps.”
but in spite of that
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [_Concluded._] “Mr. Midith, you have not yet told us how your old marriage system was gradually superseded by your present system of sexual freedom,” said Rev. Dudley.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading It will suffice here to say that the progress with us, as far as I can learn up to the point which you have reached at the present time, were almost identical with yours.
