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From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
for the reason that
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
exhale hard
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
brought into existence
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
BrainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
Dora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
erroneouslyadverbUS /eˈroʊniəsli/
in a mistaken or erroneous manner
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
make reference to
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
PatriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
proletariatnounUS /ˌproʊləˈteriət/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
STORMINGverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
a special situation
From this reading THE STORMING OF THE HOTEL In December Dora did a foolish thing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this particular folly is selected for mention because it had a disastrous effect on the already precarious destiny of the Ministry of Brains.
ThoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
in the direction of
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
VulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is needless to say that she did other foolish things in other months; it is to be feared that she had been born before the Brains Acts; her mental category must be well below C3.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
which person or people
From this reading Putting out a firm and practised hand, she laid it heavily and simultaneously upon four journals who were taking a rebellious attitude towards the Brains Act--the _Nation_, _Stop It_, the _Herald_, and the _Patriot_.
WorkersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Thus she angered at one blow considerable sections of the Thoughtful, the Advanced, the Workers (commonly but erroneously known as the proletariat) and the Vulgar.
