AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
deviationnounUS /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
devotionaladjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/
relating to worship
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading To hedge is fatal.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading To hedge is fatal.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
LAKEnounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
Lochinvar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading He must not fancy that, having accomplished the feat, he can resume the episode on lines of devotional humility.
saddle-bow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE LAKE In making love, as in every other branch of life, consistency is the quality most to be aimed at.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading If Lochinvar snatches the maiden up on his saddle-bow, he must continue in that vein.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A man must choose the line of action that he judges to be best suited to his temperament, and hold to it without deviation.
