adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And yet we always classify mankind in this way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
apatheticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
showing little or no emotion or animation
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
classifyverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪ/
arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading And yet we always classify mankind in this way.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
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From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
INTERVIEWverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading And yet we always classify mankind in this way.
MASLOVA
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From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
NEKHLUDOFF'S
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From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
PRISONnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
THIRDnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And yet we always classify mankind in this way.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading And this is untrue.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And yet we always classify mankind in this way.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEKHLUDOFF’S THIRD INTERVIEW WITH MASLOVA IN PRISON.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or the reverse; but it would be false to say of one man that he is kind and wise, of another that he is wicked and foolish.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet we always classify mankind in this way.
