used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
(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 There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
appertainverb
be a part or attribute of
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the smaller town they are readily to be found and as readily to be recognised.
AUnounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the smaller town they are readily to be found and as readily to be recognised.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
diagnosingnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪŋ/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
at any time
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
a boy or man
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
fleece-lined
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From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
set up or found
From this reading In the smaller town they are readily to be found and as readily to be recognised.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
GRATIN
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From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
individualisticadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/
marked by or expressing individuality
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
by chance
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
PERSONAnounUS /pərˈsoʊnə/
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
pupsnounUS /pʌps/
plural of “pup” — young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
without much difficulty
From this reading In the smaller town they are readily to be found and as readily to be recognised.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading In the smaller town they are readily to be found and as readily to be recognised.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In the smaller town they are readily to be found and as readily to be recognised.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the big town they are more or less lost, perhaps.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
underwearnounUS /ˈʌndərwer/
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
ungreat
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From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading PERSONA AU GRATIN To every town, whether great or ungreat, appertain and do therefore belong certain individualistic beings.
which person or people
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There is the man who hangs round somebody's livery stable, being without other visible means of support, and makes a specialty of diagnosing the diseases of the horse and trimming up fox terrier pups, as regards their ears and tails.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is, for example, the man who, be the weather what it may and frequently is, never wears underwear, yet continues ever to enjoy health so robust as to constitute him, especially in winter time, a living reproach to all his fleece-lined fellow citizens.
