actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
(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 After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
engage in
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading To Paul it was just that simple.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading After all, he had never had an opportunity to try it.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Like most human beings, Paul could comprehend the actions of someone of his own type.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
which person or people
From this reading But he could not understand the mental machinations of people who had other motives and other interests in life.
Z-wave
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From this reading Nor could he seem to make other people understand that his continued interest in the Z-wave was only just and sensible.
