used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
(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 It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
another's
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From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
a young person of either sex
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
coveting
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From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
DEVELOPEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading GRAY FURTHER DEVELOPED.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading GRAY FURTHER DEVELOPED.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading GRAY FURTHER DEVELOPED.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
by chance
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
on the contrary
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
unselfishnessnoun
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a selfish globe on which we are spinning, and it is natural to think deeply--think altogether, perhaps--of _our_ loves, _our_ successes, _our_ chances of fame, fortune, happiness, rather than of other people's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a trait that scarcely exists, perhaps, in its pure state; for we are selfish mortals, struggling to cut one another's throats all our lives, and coveting our neighbour's goods with a rare intensity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That is a grand trait of character in man, woman, or child--unselfishness.
