adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
Amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
dispassionatelyadverbUS /dɪˈspæʃənətli/
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
injuriouslyadverb
in an injurious manner
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
No-no
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
seventy-fouradjective
being four more than seventy
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
unadmiringly
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From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
uncomplimentarily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would grieve me to know that any one could think so injuriously of me, so uncomplimentarily, so unadmiringly of me.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
WorksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading No-no, I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition.
Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Am I trying to convince anybody that Shakespeare did not write Shakespeare's Works?
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Would I be so soft as that, after having known the human race familiarly for nearly seventy-four years?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah, now, what do you take me for?
