used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORESHADOWING A CRISIS IN RUDOLPH’S CAREER.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading FORESHADOWING A CRISIS IN RUDOLPH’S CAREER.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading FORESHADOWING A CRISIS IN RUDOLPH’S CAREER.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
FORESHADOWINGnounUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
From this reading FORESHADOWING A CRISIS IN RUDOLPH’S CAREER.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
a young female
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORESHADOWING A CRISIS IN RUDOLPH’S CAREER.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
moodishness
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From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
and nothing more
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
Periclesnoun
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
RUDOLPH'S
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From this reading FORESHADOWING A CRISIS IN RUDOLPH’S CAREER.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
sex's
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From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His girl, he at first argued, was not quite as other girls--she was steadfast, sincere and earnest.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
ticklishadjectiveUS /ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
difficult to handle; requiring great tact
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The constant dropping of the waters of opposition upon the stone of Pericles’ obstinacy showed the proverbial result.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not yet perceived any tendency in her to the sex’s frantic moodishness and dizzy variations.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading It was worn away in a few days, at the end of which time he yielded to his brother’s persuasions and admitted that a daughter is a ticklish charge for one sane man, only armed with the controlling influences of a father.
