used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
(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 Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
for the reason that
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
FleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
HappieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
honest-minded
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From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
LOVIBOND
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From this reading LOVIBOND.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
Markham
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From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
come together
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
pliantadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪənt/
capable of being influenced or formed
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
with speed
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
Identical; not different.
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
believed likely
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this was he occasionally deceived, but not a second time by the same means.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Markham was certainly a man of talent in his profession; but it does not follow that because he understood law, he was therefore versed in a knowledge of all the vagaries of the human mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
which person or people
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Happier she with pliant nature, Fleeting, fickle as the wind-- She who proving one a traitor, Turns to meet another kind."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was a straightforward, regular, honest-minded man, knowing what he had learned, and capable of learning quickly; but there was much in the world that he knew not, and had never suspected.
