used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "A two-legged animal, who laughs."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
for the reason that
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
cachinnateverb
laugh loudly and in an unrestrained way
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
divisible by two
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
excludesverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdz/
third-person singular of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading "A two-legged animal, who laughs."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
multipleadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəpəl/
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
express in words
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
tailorsnounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
two-legged
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From this reading "A two-legged animal, who laughs."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
precisely as stated
From this reading This expression is a very general one; it includes a vast number of individuals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A man._--Here we arrive at something specific.
which person or people
From this reading "A two-legged animal, who laughs."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That definition excludes women, because they giggle, or chuckle, or cachinnate.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It even takes in tailors, for, by a wise provision of Providence, the number of tailors in this world at any one time is always a multiple of nine; so that you can point to any nine of them and boldly say, a man.
