used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/
report or maintain
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
BalzacnounUS /bɑːlˈzæk/
French novelist; he portrays the complexity of 19th century French society (1799-1850)
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
femininitynounUS /ˌfeməˈnɪnəti/
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
for more time
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
the force of workers available
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
not any; not one
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
omnisciencenoun
the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
Identical; not different.
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
which person or people
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN one of his novels Balzac makes the pertinent remark that "It is impossible for man to understand the heart of woman, seeing that her Creator himself does not understand it."
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And who, indeed, can understand a woman's heart; who can aver that he has a complete comprehension of her character?
the words that are spoken
From this reading These are not the precise words, but the sentiment is the same.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Very young men lay claim to such knowledge, but as they grow older, and the vanity of youth gives way to the modesty begotten by experience, they no longer pretend to such omniscience, and humbly admit their inability to solve the riddle of femininity.
