the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
bumpsnounUS /bʌmps/
plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
every person
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
incapabilitynoun
lack of potential for development
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
in other respects or ways
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
win a victory over
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
go across or through
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
Phrenologists
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From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
unusual or striking
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
and nothing more
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Phrenologists after studying the bumps on my head have invariably told me that I lacked diplomacy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, had it not been for this very defect in my nature, I should not have been forced to pass through the most remarkable life, I think, ever experienced by living man.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
which person or people
From this reading And it does seem under the present system of human existence, that he who fails to practice hypocrisy finds innumerable obstacles to overcome, which otherwise might be avoided.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, lacking in this virtue, as diplomacy is sometimes styled, led me into trouble with nearly everybody with whom I had any dealings.
