used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A gentleman no more tells you that he is a gentleman than a brave man tells you he is brave.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
DINEDverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
GentilitynounUS /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
a man of refinement
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
GWYNNnounUS /ɡwɪn/
English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
HARLEYS
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From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MR.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A gentleman no more tells you that he is a gentleman than a brave man tells you he is brave.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOW MR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
not any; not one
From this reading A gentleman no more tells you that he is a gentleman than a brave man tells you he is brave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
speechlessnessnoun
the property of being speechless
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading A gentleman no more tells you that he is a gentleman than a brave man tells you he is brave.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A gentleman no more tells you that he is a gentleman than a brave man tells you he is brave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This brilliant speechlessness arises not through modesty, but ignorance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
which person or people
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GWYNN DINED WITH THE HARLEYS Any man who says that he is a gentleman is not a gentleman.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Gentility is a quality which the possessor never seeks to establish as his own by word of mouth; he leaves it to inference and the rule has no exception.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A gentleman no more tells you that he is a gentleman than a brave man tells you he is brave.
