used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
(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 "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
a young person of either sex
From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
indelicacynoun
the trait of being indelicate and offensive
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
indelicateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪkət/
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
indiscriminatelyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətliː/
in a random manner
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
an occurrence of something
From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
iron-fence
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From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
on't
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From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
pork-butchers
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From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading Delicacy and indelicacy depend on the mind of the recipient, and is not so much in the object as the observer, rely on't.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
express in words
From this reading We say, for instance, a delicate child; and pork-butchers recommend a delicate pig!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
try to get or reach
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
significations
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From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
walking-stick
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From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "True," said B____, laughing; "there is a great deal of railing about the figure, but we can all see through it!" at the same time thrusting his walking-stick through the iron-fence that surrounds the pedestal.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As for delicacy, it is a word that is used so indiscriminately, and has so many significations, according to the mode, that few people rightly understand its true meaning.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Some men have a natural aptitude in discovering the indelicate, both in words and figures they appear, in a manner, to seek for it.
