used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
(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 A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
Cadenus
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From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
cannot
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From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
coarseradjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
comparative of “coarse” — of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
cobwebsnounUS /ˈkɑːbwebz/
plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
a man of refinement
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
a young female
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
death of a person
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
and nothing more
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
of an obscure nature
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
on one occasion
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
not often
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
spinsnounUS /spɪnz/
plural of “spin” — a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
undertakesverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
except if; if not
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
VanessanounUS /vəˈnesə/
painted beauty and red admiral
From this reading Grave professors and teachers cannot give lessons to their female pupils just as they give them to the coarser sex; and more than once has the fable of ‘Cadenus and Vanessa’ been acted over by the most unlikely performers.
in or at the place that
From this reading Even in cases where the strongest ruling force of the two sexes seems out of the question, there is still something peculiar and insidious in their relationship.
which person or people
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IT is seldom that man and woman come together in intimate association, unless influences are at work more subtle and mysterious than the subjects of them dream.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A fatherly old gentleman, who undertakes the care of a sprightly young girl, finds, to his astonishment, that little Miss spins all sorts of cobwebs round him.
