used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
biologynounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
the science that studies living organisms
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
the act of giving
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
investigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading I do not pretend to be an original investigator, nor an authority on biology, psychology or philosophy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
and nothing more
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have simply been a student giving the subject such attention as I could during a fairly busy life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have endeavored to present the latest scientific thought and investigation bearing upon the question of human conduct.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aside from the practice of my profession, the topics I have treated are such as have always held my interest and inspired a taste for books that discuss the human machine with its manifestations and the causes of its varied activity.
a late time of life
From this reading This book comes from the reflections and experience of more than forty years spent in court.
