used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
Arden
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From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
have
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
for the reason that
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
declarationsnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
deformitynounUS /dɪˈfɔːrməti/
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
the force of workers available
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
and nothing more
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
by chance
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
any competition
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
express in words
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
hard to endure
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of his own declarations to the contrary, Lord Herbert Arden was a very sensitive man.
at the time that
From this reading When he said he was not, he was perhaps trying to deceive himself, but the attempt was at best only partially successful.
which person or people
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Few men in his circumstances can escape the daily sting that lies in comparing their unfortunate outward personality with the average symmetry of the human race.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If Darwin is right, men are far more vain of their appearance than women; and there are many who believe that a woman's passive courage is greater than a man's.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women seem to feel deformity less than men, or perhaps one only thinks so because they bear it more bravely; it is hard to say.
