used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILY FAILING.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are a very ill-tempered family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
for the reason that
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
your usual mood
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
FAILINGnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A FAMILY FAILING.
a social unit living together
From this reading A FAMILY FAILING.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading We are a very ill-tempered family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
express in words
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
unadornedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/
not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
unsayverb
take back what one has said
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading We are a very ill-tempered family.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are a very ill-tempered family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amongst ourselves we have always admitted it by pieces, as it were, or in negative propositions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We allow that we are firm of disposition; we know that we are straightforward; we show what we feel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I want to say it, and not to unsay it by any explanations, because I think it is good for us to face the fact in the unadorned form in which it probably presents itself to the minds of our friends.
