used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
(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 A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
blocnounUS /blɑːk/
a group of countries in special alliance
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _He_ certainly had had nothing to do with it.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _He_ certainly had had nothing to do with it.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
a social unit living together
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
foursomenounUS /ˈfɔːrsəm/
four people considered as a unit
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How had it started?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
How
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From this reading How had it started?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
indissolubleadjective
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How had it started?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
Marise
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From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
Neale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _He_ certainly had had nothing to do with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
passivelyadverbUS /ˈpæsɪvli/
in a passive manner
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
except for; apart from
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
sprung-up-from-nowhere
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From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How had it started?
stiff-jointed
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From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
That's
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From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neale was in despair at his dumb helplessness before the inert resistance of social relations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A man with any adroitness would not submit passively to this sprung-up-from-nowhere tradition that he and Livingstone and Marise Allen and Eugenia Mills formed an indissoluble foursome, never to advance or retreat save in a solid bloc, like a French family, with all the uncles and cousins and aunts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That's what you got for being stiff-jointed and literal as he was about personal relations.
