used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
(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 Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
CollectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
entiretynounUS /ɪnˈtaɪərti/
the state of being total and complete
From this reading He liked the sex in its entirety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
Foxley
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From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
hand-pressing
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From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
the quality of being humane
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
Ipswich
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From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He liked the sex in its entirety.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked the sex in its entirety.
held dear
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
on the contrary
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He liked the sex in its entirety.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The truth is Mr. Joseph was rather what is termed a general lover.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
which person or people
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
belonging to which person
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Collectively he loved all women and belonged to that hand-pressing section of humanity which I have alluded to as mischievous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Mr. Joseph Foxley had but known the sentiments animating the couple of maiden breasts that awaited his Saturday visits in Ipswich, he would have been genuinely surprised.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Were there not at least five young ladies in town, at whose houses he visited, and who were more or less interested in the young Englishman as he in them?
