used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
(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 Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Laughter is not for yourself, but for others.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
one or the other of two
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
FunknounUS /fʌŋk/
a state of nervous depression
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laughter is not for yourself, but for others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
the sound of laughing
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
engage in
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
come together
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Laughter is not for yourself, but for others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
others
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From this reading Laughter is not for yourself, but for others.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
express in words
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
versatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrsətəl/
having great diversity or variety
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
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From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Of all the emotions, laughter is the most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parent or child to happiness.
at the time that
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
which person or people
From this reading Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us laugh?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading When people are happy they present a cheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, for happiness is as contagious as a yawn.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in the world, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Laughter is not for yourself, but for others.
