in actual fact
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
afflictionsnounUS /əˈflɪkʃənz/
plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
brought into existence
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
cannot
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From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
else
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From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
apart from; not including
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
fatalismnounUS /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/
a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
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 It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
Jim
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From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
soullessadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlləs/
lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An old proverb says that marriages are made in heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading It is one of those ridiculous utterances born of primitive fatalism: it is akin to the statement that afflictions are sent by God for His inscrutable purpose.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
wherein
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From this reading One cannot think ill of Jim for having been betrayed by his senses into an alliance wherein there was little hope of happiness.
which person or people
From this reading Actually, marriages in their material aspect are made by soulless Nature, who plots and plans for nothing else, and who cares for nothing else except the production of the next generation.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading One cannot blame Dolly for using the less worthy arts of her sex to capture the man she wanted.
