used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
couldn't
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From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
Eustace
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From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
LogicallyadverbUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
according to logical reasoning
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
not any; not one
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
a human being
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
carry out
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Why should children be dutiful any more than their parents?
in or at that place or location
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If Eustace took no interest in Rose, why should Rose take interest in him?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
precisely as stated
From this reading I doubt very much if there is any natural affinity between parents and children: pride of ownership on the one side and dependence on the other leads to the creation of a bond.
which person or people
From this reading Logically, it is the older who should set the example: the more mature, the person who is responsible for the child’s existence.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Why not?” she asked, and upon my word, I couldn’t reply.
