used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
command with authority
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
excusableadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
capable of being overlooked
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
exordiumnoun
(rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
the force of workers available
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
prattlingverbUS /ˈprætlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prattle” — speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
carry out
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
talkersnounUS /ˈtɔːkərz/
plural of “talker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading In a _tête-à-tête_ one should talk about persons, and in general Society about things.
precisely as stated
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Really domestic people are almost invariably bad talkers as their very virtues in home life have dulled their interest in outer things.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The state of the weather is always an excusable exordium, but it is convenient to have a paradox or heresy on the subject always ready so as to direct the conversation into other channels.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The very best mothers will insist on chattering of their babies and prattling about infant education.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In fact, most women do not take sufficient interest in politics, just as most men are deficient in general reading.
