aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
civilisations
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From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
Dudley
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From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
usually; as a rule
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
the act of departing
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
highest in quality
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
and nothing more
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
the local environment
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
PhenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
RelatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
ResistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
Timby-Hucks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I forthwith took Miss Timby-Hucks out to luncheon.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
virginaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənəl/
characteristic of a virgin or virginity
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
WallabynounUS /ˈwɑːləbiː/
any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Men who have wandered about the less advanced parts of the earth, and spent long periods of time in contact with inferior civilisations, quite generally do feel that way.
which person or people
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance_ My own idea,” said Uncle Dudley, “is that women ought to be confined to barracks during elections just the same as soldiers.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One likes to be civil to people who are obviously going to succeed in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was quite prepared to find _you_ entertaining views of that character,” remarked Miss Wallaby, with virginal severity.
