Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mr. Philosopher, you are a goose.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

make right or correct

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

put on clothes

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

containing or characterized by error

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

to an extreme degree

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

a person of French nationality

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading Mr. Philosopher, you are a goose.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

of great significance or value

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

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 A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

the force of workers available

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Philosopher, you are a goose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Mr. Philosopher, you are a goose.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

precisely as stated

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

at the time that

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I know that a woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Speaking of the different behavior of men and women, under the pressure of grief or calamity, he says, "Woman weeps--man remains silent--woman is in agony when man weeps--she is in despair when man is in agony."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A writer, evidently a Frenchman, in the British or some other Encyclopaedia, under the article "Man," draws a very ingenious contrast between the two sexes, which is correct enough in its general principles, but exceedingly erroneous in many very important points.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. Philosopher, you are a goose.