adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
bestowalnoun
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
Bettina
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From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
billionsnounUS /ˈbɪljənz/
plural of “billion” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
ENDOWMENTnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
one's
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From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
personableadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsənəbəl/
(of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
prettinessnoun
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In the latter case it is natural to doubt the absolute truth of the rumours that the thing exists.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
UNFAIRadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
Vanderpoel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading That it should be bestowed at all--since it is so rare--seems as unfair a thing as appears to the mere mortal mind the bestowal of unbounded wealth, since it quite as inevitably places the life of its owner upon an abnormal plane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT To Bettina Vanderpoel had been given, to an extraordinary extent, the extraordinary thing which is called beauty--which is a thing entirely set apart from mere good looks or prettiness.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There are millions of pretty women, and billions of personable men, but the man or woman of entire physical beauty may cross one's pathway only once in a lifetime--or not at all.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This thing is extraordinary because, if statistics were taken, the result would probably be the discovery that not three human beings in a million really possess it.
