used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
abdomens
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From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
anthropologistsnounUS /ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “anthropologist” — a social scientist who specializes in anthropology
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
any thing at all
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
completely unclothed
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
for the reason that
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
deem to be
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
dearly loved
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
without doubt; certainly
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
a boy or man
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
I'm
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From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
of great significance or value
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
monotonouslyadverb
in a monotonous manner
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
absolutely essential
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
negligibleadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒəbəl/
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
no person; not anyone
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
REELSnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
reiterateverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
carry out
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
in or at that place or location
From this reading FATE REELS IN There is nothing more certain than that the bare facts of life are misleading in the extreme.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
which person or people
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I suppose that is why they are so often called bare, because so little of the important, informing or attractive is draped around them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This is doubtless nature's reason for concealing the human skeleton; it is undeniably necessary, but not many of us take it into daily consideration, and nobody but a few negligible anthropologists would dream of bringing it forward as proof of anything in particular.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet people who are fond of describing themselves as practical persistently fold their hands over their abdomens, shrug their shoulders and reiterate monotonously: "But, my dear fellow, there are the facts!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is only necessary to consider the facts of the case!" or, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid the bare facts are against you!"
