used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For they get to know one another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
divisible by two
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For they get to know one another.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For they get to know one another.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
held dear
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For they get to know one another.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE TENDER PASSION.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
self-betrayal
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From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE TENDER PASSION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TENDER PASSION.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For they get to know one another.
a special situation
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Now, so great is the beauty of human nature, even in its second-rate or third-rate productions, that love generally follows when one of the two, by confession or unconscious self-betrayal, stands revealed to the other.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
at the time that
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
which person or people
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is not the actual man or woman, you see, who is loved--it is the ideal, the possible, the model or type from which the specimen is copied, and which it distinctly resembles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is always a dangerous thing for two young persons of opposite sexes to live together under the same roof, even when the lady is plain and at first sight unattractive, and when the young man is stupid.
