used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
alimentiveness
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From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the other hand, look at this cranium.
combativenessnounUS /kəmˈbætɪvnəs/
a militant aggressiveness
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
conscientiousnessnoun
the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
make right or correct
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
craniumnounUS /ˈkreɪniːəm/
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
From this reading On the other hand, look at this cranium.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
your usual mood
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, look at this cranium.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
itinerantnounUS /aɪˈtɪnərənt/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the other hand, look at this cranium.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
nullitynoun
the state of nonexistence
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, look at this cranium.
on one occasion
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, look at this cranium.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
phrenologistnoun
someone who claims to be able to read your character from the shape of your skull
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Here combativeness is a nullity--absolutely wanting--while the fullness of the sentimental organs indicate at once the mild and peaceful disposition of the sheep."
skullsnounUS /skʌlz/
plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading In the progress of his discourse, the lecturer, for purposes of illustration, introduced the skulls of several animals, mapped off in the most correct and scientific manner.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
nonexistent
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
which person or people
From this reading Not long after this occurrence, Squire Hardy went to hear an itinerant phrenologist who lectured in the village.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "Observe, ladies and gentlemen, the head of the wolf: combativeness enormously developed, alimentiveness large, while conscientiousness is entirely wanting.
