used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
agingnounUS /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
make right or correct
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading "You speak of discipline.
don't
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
fouled-up
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From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
it's
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From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
lousyadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊzi/
very bad
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You speak of discipline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
psychologistnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəst/
a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
express in speech
From this reading "You speak of discipline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
