used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
consider or hold as true
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
advisementnounUS /ədˈvaɪzmənt/
careful consideration
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
divisible by two
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
FormaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
a young female
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
how
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From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
insinuationnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
an amount of time
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
ProbationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
ProposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
carry out
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
a special situation
From this reading The insinuation that she has been easily won is the thing which is not to be borne.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: A Formal Proposal] Owing to the distorted methods of courtship which prevail at the present day, a girl may never be sure that a man really cares for her until he makes a formal proposal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading [Sidenote: On Probation] Consequently, it is the proper thing to take the matter under advisement and never to accept definitely without a period of probation.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a man were accepted the minute he proposed, he would think the girl had been his for some time, and would unconsciously class her as among those easily won.
a late time of life
From this reading It may have been simple enough, in fact, but let a man beware how he trifles with this delicate subject, even after fifty years of marriage.
