used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
any person at all
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
the specified day of the month
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
detectsverbUS /dɪˈtekts/
third-person singular of “detect” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
every person
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
intellectuality
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
and nothing more
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
and nothing more
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
by chance
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
shortnessnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
the property of being of short spatial extent
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
sign-posts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
carry out
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as they relate to events of which everyone has a date, they are in the nature of sign-posts pointing out the direction my thoughts were compelled to take at the various cross- roads.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The part I have ventured, for shortness' sake, to call Life, may perhaps justify itself by the emotional sincerity of the feelings to which the various papers included under that head owe their origin.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If anybody detects any sort of consistency in the choice, this will be only proof positive that wisdom had nothing to do with it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The appearance of intellectuality these pieces may present at first sight is merely the result of the arrangement of words.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Whether right or wrong, instinct alone is invariable; a fact which only adds a deeper shade to its inherent mystery.
