used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
CONFUTING
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From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
CONVERTverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
a boy or man
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
fine-fellow
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From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
labelverbUS /ˈleɪbəl/
assign a label to; designate with a label
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
MISANTHROPEnounUS /ˈmɪsənθroʊp/
someone who dislikes people in general
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
morosenessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
PHILANTHROPISTnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
UNDERTAKESverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A PHILANTHROPIST UNDERTAKES TO CONVERT A MISANTHROPE, BUT DOES NOT GET BEYOND CONFUTING HIM.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
at the time that
From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
which person or people
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
Whoever
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From this reading Whoever in our Fair has fine feelings loves to feel the nap of fine cloth, especially when a fine fellow wears it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hands off!" cried the bachelor, involuntarily covering dejection with moroseness.
won't
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From this reading "Hands off? that sort of label won't do in our Fair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And who of my fine-fellow species may you be?
