Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

the state of being absent

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

feel admiration for

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I believe that what sexes admire most in the other are the qualities which they do not generally possess themselves.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe that what sexes admire most in the other are the qualities which they do not generally possess themselves.

an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

something that is commanded

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

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From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

be different

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

usually; as a rule

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I believe that what sexes admire most in the other are the qualities which they do not generally possess themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

the force of workers available

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

used to form the superlative

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I believe that what sexes admire most in the other are the qualities which they do not generally possess themselves.

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From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

express in words

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I believe that what sexes admire most in the other are the qualities which they do not generally possess themselves.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading People generally admire in others the qualities they do not themselves possess--The sexes differ in their opinions of infidelity and its causes--The eleventh commandment: Never confess.

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

From this reading If, on the other hand, you read the confession-books of women, you will invariably discover that the qualities they most admire in men are generosity, broad-mindedness, magnanimity, absence of prejudice, and a lofty sense of justice, of toleration, and of forgiveness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I believe that what sexes admire most in the other are the qualities which they do not generally possess themselves.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading WHAT DO WOMEN ADMIRE MOST IN MEN?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For instance, a man will always tell you that the qualities he admires most in a woman are constancy, good, equal temper, and such others as his most flattering friends would never accuse him of possessing.