used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
autographedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːtəɡræft/
bearing an autograph
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
disusenounUS /dɪˈsjuːs/
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
an established custom
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
the act of retaining something
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
ten 10s
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
engage in
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
a brief written record
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
olfactoryadjectiveUS /oʊlˈfæktəri/
of or relating to olfaction
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
on one occasion
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
prevalencenounUS /ˈprevələns/
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
From this reading It is possible, indeed, that it is to the alarming prevalence of bad odors that our olfactory inferiority is in some degree due: civilized man’s habit of holding his nose has begotten in that organ an obedient habit of holding itself.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A German physician of some note once gave it out as his solemn conviction that civilized man is gradually but surely losing the sense of smell through disuse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
the act of using
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This by the way, leaves both his hands free to hold his tongue, though as a rule he prefers to make another and less pleasing use of them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
well-definedadjective
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a fact that we have noses less keen than the savages; which is well for us, for we have a dozen “well-defined and several” bad odors to their one.
