adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
cerebraladjectiveUS /ˈserəbrəl/
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
multiplyverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
combine by multiplication
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
quadrupeds
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From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
self-defencenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
sucklingnounUS /ˈsʌklɪŋ/
English poet and courtier (1609-1642)
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
teatsnounUS /tiːts/
plural of “teat” — the small projection of a mammary gland
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
tuskernoun
any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading (The female differs from other quadrupeds in the position of her teats, which are situated upon the breast between the fore legs.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ELEPHANT (continued) The foregoing chapter is sufficient to explain the ferocity of the male elephant at certain seasons which periodically affect the nervous system.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is in the habit of caressing her calf with her trunk during the operation of suckling.)
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The fact remains that the sexes differ materially in character, and that for general purposes the female is preferred in a domesticated state, although the male tusker is far more powerful, and when thoroughly trustworthy is capable of self-defence against attack, and of energy in work that would render it superior to the gentler but inferior female.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be easy to multiply examples of this cerebral excitement, but such repetitions are unnecessary.
