used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
aukward
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From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
for the reason that
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
can't
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From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
Clar
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From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
a quad with a square body
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
FlipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
Flippanta
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From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
How
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From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
mechanick
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From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
not one, and not any
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
express in words
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, there, _Flippanta_, you see the difference between a woman that has breeding, and one that has none.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Clar._ How aukward an objection now is that, as if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Quality always distinguishes itself; and therefore, as the mechanick people buy things, because they have occasion for 'em, you see women of rank always buy things because they have not occasion for 'em.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Clar._ I can't tell yet, but I would go spend some money, since I have it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Flip._ Why, you want nothing that I know of.
