afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
(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 If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
complexitiesnounUS /kəmˈpleksɪtiz/
plural of “complexity” — the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
discoursing
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From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
not accessible to view
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
HygienenounUS /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
a condition promoting sanitary practices
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
microscopesnounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊps/
plural of “microscope” — magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
and nothing more
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
regimennounUS /ˈredʒəmən/
(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If it goes afield at all, it does so in the interests of privacy.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
telescopesnounUS /ˈteləskoʊps/
plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects
From this reading Hygiene does not require telescopes nor microscopes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
unimpededadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/
not slowed or prevented
From this reading All it asks of life is that it should be comely, spontaneous, and unimpeded: all it asks of the earth is that it should be fit for sport and for habitation.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Hygiene regards only the right regimen of man in his obvious environment, judged by his conscious well-being.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is not concerned, like medicine or psychology, with the profound hidden workings of our bodies or minds, complexities hardly less foreign to our discoursing selves than are the mysteries of the great outer world.
