used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
on or to one side
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
cannot
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From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
determine the number or amount of
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
don't
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From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
else
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From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
a movement into or inward
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In choosing their partners for life, people should be as careful as in choosing their ancestors.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
not any; not one
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
on one occasion
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
PARTNERSnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In choosing their partners for life, people should be as careful as in choosing their ancestors.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
any competition
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
express in words
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
SELECTIONnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In choosing their partners for life, people should be as careful as in choosing their ancestors.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In choosing their partners for life, people should be as careful as in choosing their ancestors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
the act of testing something
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
precisely as stated
From this reading To give advice in the matter, however, is a very delicate task to undertake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
at the time that
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You see, there is no probation allowed by the laws and customs of civilized nations, and we have to put aside at once the best piece of advice that could be given on the subject, which is: 'Go and have a try, and if you don't like it, why, give it up and try something else.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What a progress it will be, what a guarantee for the improved happiness of the human race, when couples will be allowed to associate on trial, say, for a few months!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE SELECTION OF LIFE PARTNERS Be as careful in choosing your partners as you would in choosing your ancestors--Count your change before entering, as mistakes cannot be recognised afterwards.
