Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

third-person singular of “authorize” — grant authorization or clearance for

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

for the reason that

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

in bodily form

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

thrown away

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

apart from; not including

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

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From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

close or warm friendship

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now this is violently untrue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

plural of “organism” — a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

continue talking

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

producing new life or offspring

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

From this reading That assumption is that the specific relation which marriage authorizes between the parties is the most intimate and personal of human relations, and embraces all the other high human relations.

not in physical motion

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every adult knows that the relation in question can and does exist between entire strangers, different in language, color, tastes, class, civilization, morals, religion, character: in everything, in short, except their bodily homology and the reproductive appetite common to all living organisms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now this is violently untrue.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

not according with the facts

From this reading Now this is violently untrue.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.

in a violent manner

From this reading Now this is violently untrue.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE IMPERSONALITY OF SEX It is necessary to lay some stress on these points, because few realize the extent to which we proceed on the assumption that marriage is a short cut to perfect and permanent intimacy and affection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there is a still more unworkable assumption which must be discarded before discussions of marriage can get into any sort of touch with the facts of life.