adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
DIAMOND-CUTTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOREL, THE DIAMOND-CUTTER.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
idiotism
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From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
lunaticsnounUS /ˈluːnətɪks/
plural of “lunatic” — an insane person
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
MORELnounUS /mərˈel/
any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
From this reading MOREL, THE DIAMOND-CUTTER.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOREL, THE DIAMOND-CUTTER.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If madness does not reveal itself at once to a superficial observer by a single inspection of the physiognomy of the lunatic, it is but too easy to recognize the physical character of idiotism.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Thus they pass through life, absolute strangers to the affections, to thoughts, experiencing only the most limited animal wants.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Poor beings! who often have not even the instinct of the beast, and whose origin is almost always unknown--unknown to all as well as to themselves.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding the sadness with which the sight of the lunatics had inspired her, Madame George could not but stop for a moment before a railed court, where the incurable idiots were confined.
