used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
being one more than seven
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
apart from; not including
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
MARKINGnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
NAILSnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
something you have to do
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
SCRATCHINGnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
a special situation
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
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From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
at the time that
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pressing with the nails is of the eight following kinds, according to the forms of the marks which are produced, viz.:
which person or people
From this reading But pressing with the nails is not an usual thing except with those who are intensely passionate, _i.e._, full of passion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is employed together with biting, by those to whom the practice is agreeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON PRESSING, OR MARKING, OR SCRATCHING WITH THE NAILS.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When love becomes intense, pressing with the nails or scratching the body with them is practised, and it is done on the following occasions: On the first visit; at the time of setting out on a journey; on the return from a journey; at the time when an angry lover is reconciled; and lastly when the woman is intoxicated.
