Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

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From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

under normal conditions

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

in an identifiably distinctive manner

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

an abstract part of something

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

third-person singular of “intensify” — increase in extent or intensity

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

the force of workers available

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

and nothing more

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

witty remark

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

the act of vibrating

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I could not have dreamed there was so much in her," thought Moses, as he turned away from Sally Kittridge.

at the time that

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

which person or people

From this reading There are men with a large infusion of the feminine element in their composition who read the female nature with more understanding than commonly falls to the lot of men; but in general, when a man passes beyond the mere outside artifices and unrealities which lie between the two sexes, and really touches his finger to any vital chord in the heart of a fair neighbor, he is astonished at the quality of the vibration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BETROTHAL Moses walked slowly home from his interview with Sally, in a sort of maze of confused thought.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading The difficulty of real understanding intensifies in proportion as the man is distinctively manly, and the woman womanly.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In general, men understand women only from the outside, and judge them with about as much real comprehension as an eagle might judge a canary-bird.