used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
bank-notes
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From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading OF WORDS IN GENERAL.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF WORDS IN GENERAL.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
not any; not one
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF WORDS IN GENERAL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such words, however, are, alas! not English words, or words sterling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Words stand for things: they are a sort of counters, checks, bank-notes, and sometimes, indeed, they are _notes_ for which people get a great deal of money.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Words_ in general are, fortunately for us, a subject on which the formation of an opinion is somewhat more easy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading OF WORDS IN GENERAL.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is no one question that we are aware of more puzzling than this, “What is your opinion of _things_ in general?”
