used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
counterfeitsnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪts/
plural of “counterfeit” — a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
divisible by two
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
greedilyadverbUS /ˈɡriːdəli/
in a greedy manner
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
others
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From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
resentingverbUS /rɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Respect is rarely appreciated by her; but compliments are always at a premium, even counterfeits being accepted as greedily as the real.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
unfeelinglyadverb
without compassionate feelings
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When we get what we want we are always disappointed to find that it is not what we wanted.
at the time that
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
which person or people
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The biggest fool is the one who thinks he can fool others with impunity without them knowing and resenting it.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
worshipsnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃəps/
plural of “worship” — the activity of worshipping
From this reading Like does not always worship like: Beauty often worships the Beast.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading When we grow old we walk unfeelingly over that which we, in our youth, madly chased.
