used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
equally
From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
emancipateverbUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
Eversley
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From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
Gerald
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From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
HOMESnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
not any; not one
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
and nothing more
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
others
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From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Certain it is that the knowledge of parents is a clue to the understanding of their children.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
Venniker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harry Venniker and Gerald Eversley were alike the creatures of their homes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
which person or people
From this reading For we are creatures of circumstances; we are what others who live before us have made us; nor is it possible for any man, however chequered his life may be, to emancipate himself from the determining influences of his home life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without that knowledge the teacher enters upon the study of character as upon a property that has never been surveyed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO HOMES It has been cynically remarked that the young have no faults; they have only the faults of their parents or their teachers.
