Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

in addition

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

a feeling of intense dislike

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When did this life first begin?

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

the wife of your son

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

take in liquids

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for a limitless time

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

impatience with annoyances

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

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From this reading Paolo Mantegazza, the scientific poet writes:

a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

the mother of your spouse

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

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From this reading Paolo Mantegazza, the scientific poet writes:

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Paolo Mantegazza, the scientific poet writes:

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Paolo Mantegazza, the scientific poet writes:

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

estrangement from god

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When did this life first begin?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

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plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

causing difficulty or annoyance

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consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "This is his real original sin, as it is also the source of his true greatness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The origin of the Sakais--Hypothesis and legend--Physical character--Thick tresses, gay flowers and troublesome guests--Hereditary antipathy--The five senses reduced to two--Food and drink--Tranquil life--Intolerance of authority--Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law--Logical laziness--A Sakai journalist--The story of a mattress.

not returned in kind

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

at the time that

From this reading When did this life first begin?

in or at the place that

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Man is eternally tormenting himself with unanswered questions: Where did our species first come from?

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Paolo Mantegazza, the scientific poet writes: