used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
matters of personal concern
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
not any; not one
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
Others
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From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
realisesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realise” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
and nothing more
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
be seated
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
not in physical motion
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Or, if one does not do that, simply to think no more about them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sensible man realises this, and slides out of such situations, admitting himself beaten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
at the time that
From this reading When affairs get into a real tangle, it is best to sit still and let them straighten themselves out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Others try to grapple with them, but it never does any good.
WYATTnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading WYATT IS REMINDED OF AN ENGAGEMENT There are situations in life which are beyond one.
