Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

confined by bonds

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

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From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

the force of workers available

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

mentally healthy; free from mental disorder

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

express in words

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The Temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Temple.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY,—It is perfectly astounding to me that people not absolutely devoid of common sense should be taken in by the so-called confidence trick, a device so transparent that it seems incredible that any sane man could be deceived by it.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I suppose it does not appeal to them in the same way that it seems to do to some men.

at the time that

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps the true explanation of the gullibility of mankind was that given by a rogue who was had up and convicted at the Old Bailey.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am bound to say in justice to your sex that I have never heard of a case when a woman was a victim to the confidence trick.