adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
anywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at the drift of things.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Look at the drift of things.
feminizationnoun
the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
leading-strings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at the drift of things.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
MusingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What sort of leading-strings are these that I am getting into?
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Look at the drift of things.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Musing along in this way we are suddenly pulled up by the reflection that it is impossible to make an unqualified statement that is wholly true about anything.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Is the feminization of the world a desirable thing for a vigorous future?
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading What chance have I, anyway? inquires the young man who thinks sometimes and occasionally wants to read.
