used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
(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 "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You had better stay till he returns.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He may bring some news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
a social unit living together
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You had better stay till he returns.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may bring some news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He may bring some news.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading You had better stay till he returns.
possessing material wealth
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He may bring some news.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You had better stay till he returns.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then he has not established any regulations in his own family?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
up to a particular time
From this reading You had better stay till he returns.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "No. But I know his opinion on such cases in general to be, that the safest way is to go on as usual, taking rational care of health, and avoiding all unnecessary terror.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
at the time that
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
which person or people
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This common way of living, and a particularly diligent care of those who want the good offices of the rich, are what he would recommend, I believe, at this time: but when he comes in, we will ask him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You had better stay till he returns.
