used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
any strong feeling
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading WHO FELL INTO THE TRAP?
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
a young female
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
how
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From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHO FELL INTO THE TRAP?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
a particular point in time
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
not any; not one
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
and nothing more
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
express in words
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHO FELL INTO THE TRAP?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading WHO FELL INTO THE TRAP?
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading However closely one may study the fair sex, there is no understanding them in the least.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
at the time that
From this reading Diana had never liked Lydia; when the American girl became her stepmother she hated her, and not only said as much but showed in her every action that she believed what she said.
which person or people
From this reading WHO FELL INTO THE TRAP?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No one can say how a woman will act in a given situation; for feminine actions are based less on logical foundations than on the emotion of the moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She declared that she would be glad to see Lydia deprived of her money and put into jail!
