used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
BachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
barbedadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
begrudged
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From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
put on clothes
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
enclose with a fence
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
a young female
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
hitchingverbUS /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
how
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From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
ten 10s
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
go away from a place
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
on one occasion
From this reading "Just once more" is the Devil's best argument.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
untyingnoun
loosening the ties that fasten something
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading STRANGE, how joyfully a man will pay a lawyer five hundred dollars for untying the knot that he begrudged paying a clergyman fifty dollars for tying.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE average man looks on matrimony as a hitching post where he can tie a woman and leave her until he comes home nights.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading [Reflections of a Bachelor Girl] A MAN buttons a woman's dress up the back with almost the same grace and alacrity that a woman displays in climbing a barbed wire fence.
