used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
consider or hold as true
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
(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 Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
for the reason that
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
brought into existence
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For how can they know?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For how can they know?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
how
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From this reading For how can they know?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For how can they know?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
hear with intention
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
engage in
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
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 Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
and nothing more
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
not any; not one
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading My neighbors do not remonstrate, for my neighbors are not of necessity my friends, and I am queer enough not to care to cultivate a man’s acquaintance merely because he lives next me.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For how can they know?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Many of my friends--and probably all my neighbors--think me erratic and peculiar, I do not doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
under normal conditions
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, they being what they are, how can I help them to a knowledge of things which must be born in a man?
in the company of; together with
From this reading My friends remonstrate with me mildly, and I usually listen and accept and make no reply.
