used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
for the reason that
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
how
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From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
I've
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From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
engage in
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
the force of workers available
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
and nothing more
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
mustn't
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From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
express in words
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
only a very short time before
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
in a serious manner
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
having come into contact
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I've come to see that what I've often heard, and used scarcely to believe, is quite true, that American men have an attitude toward women entirely different from that of our men.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Our men probably think more about women than any other men in the world; but they think of them as objects of prey--with joys and sorrows not to be taken seriously.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish I could make you understand how little reason there is for it, though you mustn't think that I'm not touched by it, or that I mistake its motive.
you're
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From this reading "I'm glad you're able to say that--" "I can say it very sincerely; and I lay stress upon it, because I know you're kind enough to be worried about me.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You, on the contrary, are willing to put yourself to great inconvenience for me, merely because I am a woman."
