used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I BECOME A FAMILY FRIEND.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
(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 "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
for the reason that
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I BECOME A FAMILY FRIEND.
cantnounUS /kænt/
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The popular phrase "falling in love" denotes something that comes unexpectedly.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
denotesverbUS /dɪˈnoʊts/
third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading The popular phrase "falling in love" denotes something that comes unexpectedly.
divisible by two
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
a social unit living together
From this reading I BECOME A FAMILY FRIEND.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I BECOME A FAMILY FRIEND.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I BECOME A FAMILY FRIEND.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
and nothing more
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
lichennounUS /ˈlaɪkən/
any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
phraseologynounUS /ˌfreɪziˈɔːlɔːdʒi/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have often had occasion to admire the philosophical justice of popular phrases.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The popular phrase "falling in love" denotes something that comes unexpectedly.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ordinary cant phraseology of life generally represents a homely truth because it has grown upon reality like a lichen upon a rock.
at the time that
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Falling in love" is a phrase of this kind; it represents just that phenomenon which is all the time happening among the sons and daughters of Adam in most unforeseen times and seasons, and often when the subject least intends it, and even intends something quite the contrary.
