used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
benevolentlyadverb
in a benevolent manner
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
else
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From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
at any time
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
Lavarcham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
metenounUS /miːt/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
and nothing more
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
others
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From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
repressingadjectiveUS /riˈpresɪŋ/
restrictive of action
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
a special situation
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
interact in a certain way
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
at the time that
From this reading They can repress themselves only when they are engaged in repressing some one else; for the thing we are doing outwardly and to others is always the thing that we are doing inwardly and to ourselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there is a curious means by which we may postpone the spending of our emotions.
which person or people
From this reading There are many people who can only do a particular thing on condition that they do it in two directions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Lavarcham had ever permitted herself excitement she would have been excited the next day.
writheverbUS /rɪθ/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading If we treat others benevolently we are assuredly being kind to ourselves: if we mete out torment we will receive that measure and will writhe in it.
