used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
(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 Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
BarthnounUS /bɑːrθ/
Swiss Protestant theologian (1886-1968)
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
divisible by two
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
a boy or man
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
he'd
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From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
personableadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsənəbəl/
(of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
on the contrary
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
carry out
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
the act of using
From this reading Suppose he has all the money he can reasonably, or even unreasonably, use.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Every man wants to see a Garden of Eden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Barth agreed with his whole heart--he knew that he'd rather see than be one!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He is successful in a number of different fields of work in which he is interested.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Take a fellow, reasonably young, personable enough, health perfect.
