used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
anew
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
co-educational
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From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
the act of departing
From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
not any; not one
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
readjustmentnounUS /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/
the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
a special situation
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From this time forth business is going to be a co-educational affair.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading And so the scientific observer is greatly distressed at times by the thought that there must be a mighty readjustment before things can come out smooth again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
unadvisedadjective
without careful prior deliberation or counsel
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
which person or people
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If it is man who complains, it is man who refuses to get along without her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
worrimentnoun
a difficulty that causes anxiety
From this reading But no sound authority exhibits real worriment on this point.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You might think that the whole thing had come upon science unawares, that it was, in the phrase of a young woman who was not new, all “too rash, too unadvised, too sudden.”
