used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What do you call old?"
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you call old?"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
it's
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From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
not any; not one
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Old?
and nothing more
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Must I really remind you at this time of day that that term has no application to such a condition as mine?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you call old?"
at the time that
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
which person or people
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nash had replied bravely enough, but with another perceptible tinge of irritation.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you call old?"
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading It only belongs to you wretched people who have the incurable superstition of 'doing'; it's the ignoble collapse you prepare for yourselves when you cease to be able to do.
