used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
brought into existence
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a young person of either sex
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
contributesverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːts/
third-person singular of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
discoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
EvolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
FLORENCEnounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
set up or found
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
frivoling
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From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
HarmonicsnounUS /hɑːrˈmɑːnɪks/
the study of musical sound
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
HUNTLEY
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From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
and nothing more
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
not any; not one
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
and nothing more
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
PRELUDEnounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
an educational institution
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
tenacitynounUS /təˈnæsɪti/
persistent determination
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLORENCE HUNTLEY, Author of “Harmonics of Evolution” and “The Dream Child” PRELUDE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mother Nature contributes the elements and qualities and “temperament” of the individual; and no matter what the education, occupation, position or experience, those native tendencies persist.
at the time that
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
which person or people
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One who is born with the disposition for mental frivoling and a keen sense of nonsense discovers that these tendencies persist with far greater tenacity than any impulses of anger or fear or other destructive elements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the author of this “romance” finally renounced the small gods of her personal ambitions, and surrendered the diverting occupation of newspaper work for serious instruction in the School of Natural Science, she merely restrained but never eliminated that Sense of Nonsense.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer of this little book has found them subordinate only to the thirst for knowledge and the love of truth.
