used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But alas!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But alas!
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
Jane
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From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
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 But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
on one occasion
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He believed that she spoke the truth, as far as she knew it.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading It seemed to Jane that this frank, entirely truthful explanation settled the matter of the tenement room once for all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jerry did not look at events with the simple directness which characterized Jane.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But it was outside the laws of human possibilities to Jerry that a man and woman could have such obviously intimate relationship without sex attraction as its cause and excuse.
