used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
bifurcatedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪfərkeɪtɪd/
divided into or made up of two parts
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
Brevoort
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From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
desirabilitynounUS /dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being worthy of desiring
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
put on clothes
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
generalizationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “generalization” — reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
on one occasion
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
to-day
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From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading That was before Mrs. Brevoort had taken to wheeling.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had come to the final conclusion that the desirability of a bicycle costume, so far as the gentler sex is concerned, must remain wholly a local issue.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Woman in bicycle costume is an acquired taste,” Ned Strong had once remarked to a friend.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had converted him to a belief in the artistic possibilities of a bifurcated dress for women.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Experience was teaching him that generalizations regarding the progressive woman of to-day are worthless.
