used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
(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 Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading There is mystery in latent forces; there is a challenge in composed inactivity.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading There is mystery in latent forces; there is a challenge in composed inactivity.
declinesnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The matter goes deeper.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
first-comer's
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From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The matter goes deeper.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is mystery in latent forces; there is a challenge in composed inactivity.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading There is mystery in latent forces; there is a challenge in composed inactivity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
joyousnessnoun
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
conformity or harmony
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter goes deeper.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There is mystery in latent forces; there is a challenge in composed inactivity.
not any; not one
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
coated with paint
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
any competition
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
on the contrary
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
scampernounUS /ˈskæmpər/
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
be seated
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
tight-lacedadjective
exaggeratedly proper
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
which person or people
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
belonging to which person
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Not every woman who refuses to get hot is painted; not every woman who declines to scamper about is tight-laced.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet not all of them; there are still some whose strength is to sit still, or at least whose attraction is not to move fast, but rather to exhibit a languid grace, to hint latent forces which it is not the first-comer's lot to wake.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE Modern young women are athletic, no doubt with a heavy balance of advantage to themselves, to the race, and to the general joyousness of things.
