used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
don't
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From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
how
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From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
engage in
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
not any; not one
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Certainly money is an essential, but not so absorbing an essential as some people make it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MONEY and matrimony! what a fine taking title!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If that does not attract readers, we don’t know what will.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “No money, no matrimony,” might almost be written above some doors.
but in spite of that
From this reading Money and matrimony! how different, yet how essentially combined, how intimately blended!
