used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
how long something has existed
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
(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 A young girl is not merely a young heart, but a young human body, all complete.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A young girl is not merely a young heart, but a young human body, all complete.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A young girl is not merely a young heart, but a young human body, all complete.
convertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
duesnounUS /duːz/
plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Such is the subject of this novel, which must, in spite of everything, be called "physiological." A VIRGIN HEART
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
a young female
From this reading A young girl is not merely a young heart, but a young human body, all complete.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
HypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
and nothing more
From this reading A young girl is not merely a young heart, but a young human body, all complete.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Such is the subject of this novel, which must, in spite of everything, be called "physiological." A VIRGIN HEART
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
not any; not one
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
PhysiologicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the biological study of physiology
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
purifies
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From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
qualifyingnounUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪɪŋ/
the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
seamyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmi/
showing a seam
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Such is the subject of this novel, which must, in spite of everything, be called "physiological." A VIRGIN HEART
not in physical motion
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
sub-titles
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From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Such is the subject of this novel, which must, in spite of everything, be called "physiological." A VIRGIN HEART
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is the subject of this novel, which must, in spite of everything, be called "physiological." A VIRGIN HEART
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two sub-titles being barred, nothing was left; he has therefore put nothing.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
at the time that
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such is the subject of this novel, which must, in spite of everything, be called "physiological." A VIRGIN HEART
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Preface The author had thought of qualifying this book: A Novel Without Hypocrisy; but he reflected that these words might appear unseemly, since hypocrisy is becoming more and more fashionable.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He next thought of: A Physiological Novel; but that was still worse in this age of great converts, when grace from on high so opportunely purifies the petty human passions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And it would be no more than that if the author had not attempted, by an analysis that knows no scruples, to reveal in these pages what may be called the seamy side of a "virgin heart" to show that innocence has its instincts, its needs, its physiological dues.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young girl is not merely a young heart, but a young human body, all complete.
