used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
(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 I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
for the reason that
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
dearly loved
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up to the present, he emphatically does not seem to have.
drawing-room
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From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
one or the other of two
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Up to the present, he emphatically does not seem to have.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
divisible by two
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading To be perfectly frank, I have no opinion whatever of man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps that is because he has none of me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be perfectly frank, I have no opinion whatever of man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps that is because he has none of me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
engage in
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps that is because he has none of me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
not any; not one
From this reading To be perfectly frank, I have no opinion whatever of man.
not one, and not any
From this reading Perhaps that is because he has none of me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
not divisible by two
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading To be perfectly frank, I have no opinion whatever of man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To be perfectly frank, I have no opinion whatever of man.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps that is because he has none of me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Up to the present, he emphatically does not seem to have.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Up to the present, he emphatically does not seem to have.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
express a supposition
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
precisely as stated
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading To be perfectly frank, I have no opinion whatever of man.
which person or people
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I do not know that I was wholly proud of myself as I went up to my room--not even so proud as I had led those dear creatures in the drawing-room to suppose.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I imagine I must really be an odd kind of creature, because I am not at all sure that it is not vulgar to make man, either in a general or particular sense, the entire end and object of their existence, as so many women--who think themselves very far from vulgar--do.
