used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
any thing at all
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
arrogationnoun
seizure by the government
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
BourgeoisienounUS /ˌbʊrʒwɑːˈziː/
the social class between the lower and upper classes
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
cannot
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
a particular point in time
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
on one occasion
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
PSYCHOLOGICALadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Pterygobranchiate
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From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
in or at that place or location
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
which person or people
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
wood-louse
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From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
