used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
(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 “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
analystnounUS /ˈænəlɪst/
someone who is skilled at analyzing data
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
analyticaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading We appreciate them only in their effects.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
BROWNEnounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
delightingverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
discoursed
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From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
disentangles
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From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading We appreciate them only in their effects.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
exultsverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌlts/
third-person singular of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
inordinatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənətli/
extremely
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
and nothing more
From this reading We appreciate them only in their effects.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
term of address for a man
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
Syrens
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From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We appreciate them only in their effects.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We appreciate them only in their effects.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The mental features discoursed of as the analytical are, in themselves, but little susceptible of analysis.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We know of them, among other things, that they are always to their possessor, when inordinately possessed, a source of the liveliest enjoyment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We appreciate them only in their effects.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
at the time that
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the strong man exults in his physical ability, delighting in such exercises as call his muscles into action, so glories the analyst in moral activity which disentangles.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions, are not beyond all conjecture.”—SIR THOMAS BROWNE.
