used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
in addition
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
confined by bonds
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
cannot
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From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
driving-wheels
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From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
at any time
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
half-recognized
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From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
joined in matrimony
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
not any; not one
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
be obedient to
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
oppositesnounUS /ˈɑːpəzəts/
plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
try to get or reach
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
self-poise
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From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
unblendedadjective
not blended or mixed together
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
unfrequently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was strong; but so also are the driving-wheels of an engine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is an undefined, half-recognized force in nature which leads many to seek to balance themselves by marrying their opposites in temperament.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
which person or people
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For a long time she had tried to be an affectionate as well as a faithful wife, for she had married this man from love.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had mistaken his cool self-poise for the calmness and steadiness of strength; and women are captivated by strength, and sometimes by its semblance.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading While the general working of this tendency is, no doubt, beneficent, it not unfrequently brings together those who are so radically different, that they cannot supplement each other, but must ever remain two distinct, unblended lives, that are in duty bound to obey the letter of the law of marriage, but who cannot fulfil its spirit.
