used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
Bret
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From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
Dolly-Vardens
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From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
divisible by two
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
fustiannounUS /ˈfʌstiːən/
pompous or pretentious talk or writing
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
Harte's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
the force of workers available
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
on one occasion
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
PIONEERSnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
by chance
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
predilectionnounUS /ˌpredəˈlekʃən/
a predisposition in favor of something
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
reversalnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/
a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
subordinatedverbUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪtɪd/
past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a strange reversal of modern notions, but it was the reflection of his California experience,--reinforced, possibly, by some predilection of his own.
be dressed in
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
in or at the place that
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE PIONEERS In Bret Harte's stories woman is subordinated to man, and love is subordinated to friendship.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Friendship between one man and another would seem to be the most unselfish feeling of which a human being is capable.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There is a significant remark in a letter written by him from a town in Kansas where he once delivered a lecture: "Of course, as in all such places, the women contrast poorly with the men--even in feminine qualities.
but in spite of that
From this reading Somehow, a man here may wear fustian and glaring colors, and paper collars, and yet keep his gentleness and delicacy, but a woman in glaring 'Dolly-Vardens,' and artificial flowers, changes natures with him at once."
