used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
divisible by two
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
a social unit living together
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
nicetiesnounUS /ˈnaɪsɪtiz/
plural of “nicety” — conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
one's
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From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
a course of conduct
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
sensitizedadjectiveUS /ˈsensətaɪzd/
having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
subtleradjectiveUS /ˈsʌtələr/
comparative of “subtle” — difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their minds sensitized to their own fields of thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
which person or people
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience with life in general.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Human nature, however, works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes home to the majority.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path.
