used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
assertionsnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃənz/
plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
Claudia
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From this reading Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
digressionnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
disputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
capable of being disproved
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
only a very short time before
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
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 This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
by chance
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
uninvitingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
neither attractive nor tempting
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
unitesverbUS /juːˈnaɪts/
third-person singular of “unite” — act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
VexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Until this happens, we must wait; for no man unites the experience and the temperament necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
which person or people
From this reading Of course she knew who it was, and her uninviting tone was a result of her knowledge.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
the act of creating written works
From this reading This could be proved, if proof were required; but, happily, proof of assertions is not always required, and proof of this one would lead us into a long digression, bristling with disputable matter, and requiring perhaps hardly less rare qualities than the task of writing the treatise itself.
but in spite of that
From this reading We are yet awaiting a systematic treatise on the psychology of women; perhaps they will some day be trained highly enough to analyze themselves.
