used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
Alicia
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From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
(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 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truly, 'men are a little breed.'
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Truly, 'men are a little breed.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
griefs
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From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
housetops
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From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Truly, 'men are a little breed.'
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
the force of workers available
From this reading Truly, 'men are a little breed.'
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
recompensed
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From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
soliloquized
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From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — 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 "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I know that human nature, as it is now constituted, is too selfish and mean to arrive at a state of absolute perfection.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly, 'men are a little breed.'
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
utopianadjectiveUS /juːˈtoʊpiən/
of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia
From this reading "Let philosophers air their utopian theories about its containing the elements of universal happiness.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
at the time that
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Alicia Linden walked slowly homeward, musing thoughtfully: "This is a strange world," she soliloquized.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading 'But, in the future, when that which is whispered in secret shall be proclaimed upon the housetops,' all our griefs and wrongs shall be recompensed.
