used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
apothegmnoun
a short pithy instructive saying
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading I want something appreciable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
can't
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From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
your usual mood
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
divines
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From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
homoeopathic
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From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can't enjoy goodness and heroism in homoeopathic doses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
PheasantnounUS /ˈfezənt/
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
express in words
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
only a very short time before
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
a special situation
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "To say the truth, I always had something of a sympathy for that man," said Pheasant.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
hard to endure
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
precisely as stated
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want something appreciable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading What I can do, being a woman, is a very different thing from what I should try to do if I were a man, and had a man's chances: it is so much less--so poor--that it is scarcely worth trying for."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You remember," said I, "the apothegm of one of the old divines, that if two angels were sent down from heaven, the one to govern a kingdom, and the other to sweep a street, they would not feel any disposition to change works."
