used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
(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 In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
aproposadverbUS /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/
at an opportune time
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
celibacynounUS /ˈseləbəsi/
an unmarried status
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
Chinee
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From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
digressionsnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃənz/
plural of “digression” — a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
without deviation
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE NEURASTHENIC FALLS IN LOVE.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEURASTHENIC FALLS IN LOVE.
inconsistenciesnounUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnsɪstensiz/
plural of “inconsistency” — the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE NEURASTHENIC FALLS IN LOVE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
NEURASTHENICnoun
a person suffering a nervous breakdown
From this reading THE NEURASTHENIC FALLS IN LOVE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the affairs of the heart the neurasthenic is, as some one has said of the heathen Chinee, "peculiar."
express in speech
From this reading As I have lived a life of celibacy so long, I feel free to speak frankly on this matter.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEURASTHENIC FALLS IN LOVE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To do this without seeming digressions and inconsistencies is not an easy task; therefore this word of explanation seemed apropos.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In writing this sketch it is the endeavor to carry up the different emotions and characteristics of my life in all their phases, as well as to chronicle the vagaries resulting directly from alleged ailments.
