used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
flirtationsnounUS /flərˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “flirtation” — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
a man of refinement
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
intimacies
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From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
Julianna
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From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
come together
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
PLEDGEverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
smoothsnounUS /smuːðz/
plural of “smooth” — the act of smoothing
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is for the flirtations, the light and frivolous intimacies that a man smooths his hair, picks out his scarf, and purchases a new stick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Somehow it seems to me that a gentleman of natural high honor will always present his average self to the one woman.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A PLEDGE TO THE JUDGE There is a peculiar honesty about true affection for woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps it was for this reason that without preparation I closed my desk and walked up to meet Julianna, as I would have walked home to my own bachelor quarters.
