used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
admiresverbUS /ædˈmaɪrz/
third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
(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 _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
in addition
From this reading The dollar is not only the unity of the monetary system; it is also the unity of the metrical system.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
assigningnounUS /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/
the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
BaitsnounUS /beɪts/
plural of “bait” — anything that serves as an enticement
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
charlatanismnoun
the dishonesty of a charlatan
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
DollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
divisible by two
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
GlittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
How
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From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
impartialitynounUS /ˌɪmpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dollar is not only the unity of the monetary system; it is also the unity of the metrical system.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
Matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
MetricaladjectiveUS /ˈmetrɪkəl/
based on the meter as a standard of measurement
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
monetaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnəteri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading The dollar is not only the unity of the monetary system; it is also the unity of the metrical system.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
and nothing more
From this reading The dollar is not only the unity of the monetary system; it is also the unity of the metrical system.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
having a supporting base
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
carry out
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
TalentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
Teufelsdroeckh
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From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
a special situation
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
ToolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
UnitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
vegetates
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From this reading In his eyes, the success of a thing answers for its quality, and the charlatanism that succeeds is superior to the merit that vegetates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
which person or people
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like Professor Teufelsdroeckh, the ordinary American judges men with an impartiality and coolness really charming.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _All that Glitters is not Gold, especially in America.--The Dollar is the Unity of the Metrical System.--Jonathan is Matter-of-fact.--How he judges Man.--The Kind of Baits that Take.--Talent without Money is a Useless Tool.--Boston and Kansas._ Jonathan admires all that glitters, even that which is not gold.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before assigning a man his standing, people ask him in England, "Who is your father?" in France, "Who are you?" in America, "How much have you?"
