used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
captivations
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From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading I hope its truth may equal its originality.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Oh, for shame, Mr. Potts!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope its truth may equal its originality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I hope its truth may equal its originality.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
engage in
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I hope its truth may equal its originality.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Oh, for shame, Mr. Potts!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, for shame, Mr. Potts!
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading I hope its truth may equal its originality.
Potts
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From this reading “Oh, for shame, Mr. Potts!
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading “Oh, for shame, Mr. Potts!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I hope its truth may equal its originality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
precisely as stated
From this reading I am about to make a very original observation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Is this the gallantry we have heard so much of?
which person or people
From this reading It is, that the man who has never had a sister is, at his first entrance into life, far more the slave of feminine captivations than he who has been brought up in a “house full of girls.”
