used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The one thing she cannot brook is neglect.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
cannot
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From this reading The one thing she cannot brook is neglect.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly not justice, nor reason, nor common sense.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Certainly not justice, nor reason, nor common sense.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
ET
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From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
Gaymer
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From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
Hughie
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From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
Joan
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From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Certainly not justice, nor reason, nor common sense.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
MUTABILE
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From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The one thing she cannot brook is neglect.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Certainly not justice, nor reason, nor common sense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one thing she cannot brook is neglect.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Certainly not justice, nor reason, nor common sense.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Certainly not justice, nor reason, nor common sense.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
a special situation
From this reading The one thing she cannot brook is neglect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
VARIUM
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From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _VARIUM ET MUTABILE_ Hughie continued during the next few weeks to study the character of the female sex as exemplified by his ward Miss Joan Gaymer, and some facts in natural history were brought to his notice which had not hitherto occurred to him.
which person or people
From this reading That which she chiefly desires--so those who know inform us--is admiration, and, if possible, kindness, though the latter is not essential.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In her relations with her male belongings a woman does not expect much.
