used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
adolescentadjectiveUS /ˌædəˈlesənt/
relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent
From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
(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 I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
(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 I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
carrying-into-maturity
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From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
eroticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrɑːtɪk/
giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
Freudians
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From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
Gwen's
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From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
how
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From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
and nothing more
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
libidonounUS /ləˈbiːdoʊ/
(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
a human being
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gwen's theory of normal libido required the possibility of erotic reaction to just about any object, it appeared.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
unsortedadjective
not arranged according to size
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
unspecializedadjective
not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I felt that--if a person could choose--he, or she, would be far better off with Gwen's libido than the tormented fragment that the majority cherished.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered how close that was to the actual nature of us all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Freudians would have shrugged it off as adolescent.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading A carrying-into-maturity of the unsorted, unspecialized yearnings of the infant and the child.
