used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
any thing at all
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
Martha
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From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
RealismnounUS /ˈriːəlɪzəm/
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
reproachingly
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From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not think that there is the slightest necessity for people to know anything about burglars.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "As for me," said Aunt Martha, very sympathetically, "I think that the study of Realism may be carried a great deal too far.
precisely as stated
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "If he really intended it," she remarked, "and I do not see why that was not the case, it was kind in him."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If people keep talking and reading about diseases they will get them, and if they keep talking and reading about crimes they will find that iniquity is catching, the same as some other things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That was very kind of you," I said, at which my wife looked at me somewhat reproachingly.
