used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
eagerly desirous
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
cannot
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From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
deem to be
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
come to pass
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
how
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From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
and nothing more
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
others
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From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
estrangement from god
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
(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 No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
at the time that
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our own weaknesses we regard as misfortunes from which we cannot escape; the weaknesses of others we consider crimes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We are quite able, while hating sin, to pity and be charitable to the sinner--when we happen to be the sinner concerned.
which person or people
From this reading The commonly accepted idea that a woman of beauty is of necessity lacking in mental qualities, must have originated in the head of some woman who possessed neither.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No matter how well we do, we are sure to be anxious to impress upon others that what we have achieved is trifling-- compared with that of which we are capable.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman is not a woman merely by reason of her sex, any more than an angel is of necessity an angel of light.
