used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
(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 He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
a social unit living together
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
Lizzie's
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From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
the force of workers available
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
something you have to do
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
one's
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From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
approval to do something
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
a human being
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
roughshodadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfˈʃɑːd/
(of a horse) having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
surrenderingverbUS /sərˈendərɪŋ/
-ing form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
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 It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Hugh Norris had not been slow to avail himself of Lizzie’s permission to visit her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not only that she was firm and sweet in temper, and strong in mind, and clever and energetic--there was a more binding tie between them than that.
which person or people
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading There is a great deal of talk heard on occasions about the happiness of surrendering one’s opinions in deference to those of the person one loves, but that notion is only believed in by the men who wish to be master, and ride roughshod over their household gods.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had knocked about a good deal in the world, and he had seen all sorts and conditions of women, but he had never met any one to interest him, and hold his sympathies, like the Doctor’s daughter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _They thought together_; and if men and women would realise that kindred tastes and ideas form the only lasting bond between friends, there would be fewer unhappy marriages than there are.
