used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading All lovers are absurd and ridiculous.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
(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 All lovers are absurd and ridiculous.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All lovers are absurd and ridiculous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All lovers are absurd and ridiculous.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
psychological suffering
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading All lovers are absurd and ridiculous.
try to get or reach
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
spiritualises
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From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
TREATSnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
precisely as stated
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nothing can be more amusing than to observe a bashful lover in company where the object of his affections is present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE AUTHOR TREATS OF LOVERS IN GENERAL.
which person or people
From this reading He is the very picture of confusion and distress, looking like a man who has lost something, and knows not where to seek for it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The passion which spiritualises woman makes man a fool.
