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

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

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

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

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

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

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From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

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

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading First let us understand each other.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First let us understand each other.

usually; as a rule

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

a young female

From this reading THE WITTY GIRL.

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

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

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

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading First let us understand each other.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

the force of workers available

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

not any; not one

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading First let us understand each other.

by chance

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

express in words

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

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

From this reading THE WITTY GIRL.

a special situation

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

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

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading First let us understand each other.

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From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading First let us understand each other.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

which person or people

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

belonging to which person

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No. The thing here meant is nothing more than the common domestic wit-snapper, generally, say her enemies, more of a snapper than a wit, concerning which statement it is perhaps not unpermissible to say that he who makes it shows himself to be less a wit than a snapper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on."

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading THE WITTY GIRL.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading By the witty girl is not here meant the girl--if such a girl exists--whose conversation has the high brilliancy which characterises the conversation of certain men and women.