used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Men are essentially moral beings.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading It is largely a matter of concentration.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Men are essentially moral beings.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is largely a matter of concentration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It is largely a matter of concentration.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is largely a matter of concentration.
the force of workers available
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Men are essentially moral beings.
MoralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is largely a matter of concentration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
pragmaticadjectiveUS /præɡˈmætɪk/
concerned with practical matters
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
stenographers
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From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One is that they are not led astray by imagination or fancy, another that they are more pragmatic, a third that those occupying so-called subordinate business positions (such as stenographers, among whom intuition is amazingly common) have better trained minds than their employers.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There are several excellent reasons why women should be more intuitive than men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Their Morals._ This is a delicate subject that I would avoid but for its extreme importance.
