used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
Adele
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From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
not accessible to view
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
deceivers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
only a very short time before
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
the force of workers available
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
by chance
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
express in words
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
at the time that
From this reading "I hardly can say, for when men profess to be in love they are such deceivers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their faults are concealed, and they assume virtues which they do not possess.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Much will depend on the character of the man, Adele.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading On my first meeting with him, I thought that he was a proud man--perhaps I might say a vain man--but, since I have seen more of him, I think I was wrong."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have some insight into people's characters, what idea have you formed of his?"
