used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
equally
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
(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 I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
anthologiesnounUS /ænˈθɑːlədʒiz/
plural of “anthology” — a collection of selected literary passages
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
behavioursnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjərz/
plural of “behaviour” — the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
deer-skin
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From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
ten 10s
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
japes
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From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
jibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “jibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
immediately past
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
misbehaviours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
Mykenæan
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From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
not any; not one
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
a human being
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
rehashes
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From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading A mother-in-law may be a delightful person, or the reverse.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
SPEAR-THROWING
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From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
not in physical motion
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
tee-pee
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From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The difficulties and temptations which beset her position are of no modern creation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
validadjectiveUS /ˈvælɪd/
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
wheezesnounUS /ˈwiːzəz/
plural of “wheeze” — breathing with a husky or whistling sound
From this reading Are there not ancient wheezes upon this topic in Greek anthologies?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE SPEAR-THROWING The scene with which the last chapter closed had come as a not unwelcome interruption to a family explanation which had been in progress within the deer-skin hangings of the old chief's tee-pee.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
a late time of life
From this reading I doubt not that these hoary japes were in their day and generation rehashes of Mykenæan jibes still more venerable, for under given circumstances we humans act alike all the world over, and there is no valid reason for assuming that our behaviours and misbehaviours have varied to any great extent during the past hundred thousand years.
