inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
apart from; not including
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
How
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From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
Laurence
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From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
overshotadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərʃɑːt/
having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
in the direction of
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE BALL I think I have been lacking both in skill and prudence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What means do I know how to employ, except the systems, the rules of conduct, dreamed of at sixteen, beautiful in theory, but absurd in practice?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Is it enough for me to love the good, to stretch towards an ideal of virtue vague aspirations, the aim of which is itself uncertain?
which person or people
From this reading How can I, who am ignorant of life, teach its science?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was in too great haste; I overshot the mark, without asking Laurence if she understood me.
