used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
for the reason that
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading This is certainly true of nagging.
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is certainly true of nagging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
naggingadjectiveUS /ˈnæɡɪŋ/
continually complaining or faultfinding
From this reading This is certainly true of nagging.
nagsnounUS /næɡz/
plural of “nag” — someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is certainly true of nagging.
and nothing more
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
over-tasked
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From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
plaintnoun
(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is certainly true of nagging.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This is certainly true of nagging.
at the time that
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When a man nags, he shows his thoroughness, his continuity, and that love of sport which is the special pride and attribute of his sex.
which person or people
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When a man nags, he puts his whole heart into the effort; a woman only nags, as a rule, because the heart has been taken out of her.
belonging to which person
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nagging woman is an over-tasked creature with jarred nerves, whose plaint is an expression of pain, a cry for help; in any interval of ease which lasts long enough to relax the tension, she feels remorse, and becomes amiably anxious to atone.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There are those who maintain that a man can do everything better than a woman can do it.
