adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
DOauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
how
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From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
MAKEverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
PHILOSOPHERSnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a contemptible part!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
THAT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had prayed to God that he might be kept away from her; but immediately afterward, as has already been stated, when she began to think over the situation of the hour, she came to the conclusion that she had been a little too precipitate in her petition.
WHYnounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
WOMENnounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THAT’S WHY WOMEN DO NOT MAKE GOOD PHILOSOPHERS.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Was it on record, she wondered, that any man had ever played that contemptible part?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt that she would like to ask him how it had come about that he had played that contemptible part.
