used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
(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 Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
for the reason that
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
Burne-Jones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
conspicuousnessnoun
the state of being conspicuous
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
at any time
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This is the explanation of the hyphen in names.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
hyphennounUS /ˈhaɪfən/
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
From this reading This is the explanation of the hyphen in names.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the explanation of the hyphen in names.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
lion-hunting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading This is the explanation of the hyphen in names.
not any; not one
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Edward B. Jones is a name that no one can remember; but Edward Burne-Jones is easy.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the explanation of the hyphen in names.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In like manner ladies turn to lion-hunting, not because they love lions but because it gives them a status.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
which person or people
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
belonging to which person
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one who has ever passed through London must have been struck with the competition for notice among all classes of people whose conspicuousness depends upon their personal activity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In England there are such masses of any one kind of man or woman that the desire for identification--in itself a noble desire--leads people to resort to every expedient for attracting notice to themselves.
