used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
in addition
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
another's
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From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
for the reason that
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
broadnessnoun
the property of being wide; having great width
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
characterized by great determination
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
divisible by two
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
fiftiethadjectiveUS /ˈfɪftiɪθ/
the ordinal number of fifty in counting order
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
set up or found
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
immediately past
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
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 It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
perspicacitynoun
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Also, it must be observed, it was because his own point of view was so diametrically opposed to hers that he found the assurance necessary.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
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From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A POINT OF VIEW “OF course,” said John to himself, “I see her point of view.”
a vivid mental image
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, be it stated, at least the fiftieth time in the course of the last four and twenty hours that he had assured himself of the perspicacity of his vision.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It emphasized, in a measure, his own broadness of mind, his ability to perceive another’s standpoint even while he disagreed with it _in toto_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will doubtless have observed this attitude of mind in such persons as are fully determined to adhere to their own opinions.
