used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
apart from; not including
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
a social unit living together
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
how
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From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
meal-times
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From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
Mirk
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From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
an old word for “no”
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
next-door
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From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
riskingverbUS /ˈrɪskɪŋ/
-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is strange to think what a world in little lies under the roof of any great mansion, such as Mirk Abbey.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
communicated in words
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
precisely as stated
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
at the time that
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We do not know how our next-door neighbour lives, except in the sense of what he has for dinner, which may indeed be discovered by the curious; nay, we often know not how our own household lives, how our very sons conduct themselves when not at meal-times and under our very eyes, what pursuits they really follow, what hopes, what fears, what ambitions they in secret entertain.
which person or people
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The statement is a very safe one, and might have been made a great deal more comprehensive by the philosopher who uttered it without risking his reputation for sagacity.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It is well, indeed, and should be a matter of congratulation, if we are quite cognizant of the “goings on” of our wives and daughters.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading |IT has been justly observed that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives.
