used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading On the whole, this assumption is true.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
at any time
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
take somebody somewhere
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
the force of workers available
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, this assumption is true.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
SHACKLESnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading SHATTERING THE SHACKLES.
SHATTERINGadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərɪŋ/
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
From this reading SHATTERING THE SHACKLES.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHATTERING THE SHACKLES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the whole, this assumption is true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading On the whole, this assumption is true.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But one of the things that has made nature a harder problem for man to solve is that there are the most unexpected exceptions to the most carefully proved rules.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the many learned books and men--and from daily events--we are lead to assume that nature is grim, relentless.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, this assumption is true.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did it ever occur to you that nature plays many pranks?
