used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
banale
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From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
Clo
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From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
comprisesverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It suffices for their need of self-expression.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
ten 10s
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
used to form the superlative
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It suffices for their need of self-expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
and nothing more
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
reconditeadjectiveUS /ˈrekəndaɪt/
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
self-expressionnounUS /ˌselfɪkˈspreʃən/
the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)
From this reading It suffices for their need of self-expression.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
statisticaladjectiveUS /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
of or relating to statistics
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
sufficesverbUS /səˈfaɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading It suffices for their need of self-expression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It suffices for their need of self-expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People like myself, on the other hand, sooner or later have recourse to the most recondite expressions available, in the instinctive desire to avoid the _banale_.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
the act of using
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The vocabulary of the average English man or woman comprises little over fifteen hundred words, in daily use.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is, I believe, a statistical fact that certain savage tribes use a language of only two hundred words.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your vocabulary," Aunt Clo explained in a kind voice, "is that of a child, or a savage.
