(in negative constructions)
41wise — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wīse; akin to Old High German wīsa manner, Greek eidos form, idein to see more at wit Date: before 12th century manner, way < in any wise > II. adjective (wiser; wisest …
42all — /awl/, adj. 1. the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year. 2. the whole number of (used in referring to individuals or particulars, taken collectively): all students. 3. the greatest… …
43anymore — /en ee mawr , mohr /, adv. 1. any longer. 2. nowadays; presently. [1350 1400; ME ani more any longer] Usage. The adverb ANYMORE meaning any longer or nowadays is most commonly spelled as one word. It is used in negative constructions and in some… …
44bargain — bargainable, adj. bargainer, n. /bahr geuhn/, n. 1. an advantageous purchase, esp. one acquired at less than the usual cost: The sale offered bargains galore. 2. an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and… …
45can — can1 /kan/; unstressed /keuhn/, auxiliary v. and v., pres. sing. 1st pers. can, 2nd can or (Archaic) canst, 3rd can, pres. pl. can; past sing. 1st pers …
46care — carer, n. /kair/, n., v., cared, caring. n. 1. a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care. 2. a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: Their son has always been a great care to… …
47dite — /duyt/, n. Brit. Dial. a bit (usually used in negative constructions): I don t care a dite. [1905 10; reflecting regional pron. of DOIT, in the sense trifle ] * * * …
48respecter — /ri spek teuhr/, n. someone or something that is influenced by the social standing, importance, power, or any deterrent put forth by persons or things (used chiefly in negative constructions): Death is no respecter of wealth. [1605 15; RESPECT +… …
49taste — tastable, tasteable, adj. /tayst/, v., tasted, tasting, n. v.t. 1. to try or test the flavor or quality of (something) by taking some into the mouth: to taste food. 2. to eat or drink a little of: She barely tasted her dinner. 3. to eat or drink… …
50avail — 1. verb a) To turn to the advantage of I availed myself of the opportunity. b) To be of service to. Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment. Ant: disavail …
