used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
(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 In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
Caleb
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From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
CHURCH-STILE
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From this reading CHURCH-STILE HOUSE.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
give a description of
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
Emmie
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From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
divisible by two
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CHURCH-STILE HOUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
the local environment
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
Queenie
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From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
Richard
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From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
precisely, exactly
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
Runciman
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From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
term of address for a man
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
not in physical motion
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
subordinationnounUS /səˌbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being subordinate to something
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with somewhat mixed feelings that Queenie bade farewell to her old friend Caleb Runciman the next day; and even Emmie looked back regretfully at the little dark house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I shall never love any other quite so well: shall you, Queen?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "If we were to form an image of dignity in a man, we should give him wisdom and valor, as being essential to the character of manhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the like manner, if you describe a right woman in a laudable sense, she should have gentle softness, tender fear, and all those parts of life which distinguish her from the other sex; with some subordination to it, but such an infirmity that makes her still more lovely."--_Sir Richard Steele._
