used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
Adone
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From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
(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 When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
endeavours
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From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
divisible by two
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
and nothing more
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
opposesverbUS /əˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “oppose” — be against; express opposition to
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
express in words
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
express in speech
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
stubbornnessnounUS /ˈstʌbərnnəs/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many and many a time had he given up in exhaustion and nausea his endeavours to convince the rural mind of some simple fact, some clear cause, some elementary principle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not know what Adone does; his mind is hid from me, but if, as you say, he wants a rising of our people, it is natural and just."
at the time that
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why then should you try to tie our hands?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When the mind of the peasant -- man or woman -- be made up in its stubbornness, all learning, wisdom, experience, even fact, speak in vain; it opposes to all proofs the passive resistance of a dogged incredulity: to reason with it is as useless as to quarry stone with a razor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir, you know that this crime against the river will ruin us," she said doggedly.
