ctive is a
definitive word which may either accompany its noun, or represent it
understood. 3. The third person is that which denotes the person or thing
merely spoken of. 4. The singular number is that which denotes but one. 5.
The neuter gender is that which denotes things that are neither male nor
female. 6. The nominative case is that form or state of a noun or pronoun,
which usually denotes the subject of a finite verb.
_Is_ is an irregular neuter verb, from _be, was, being, been_; found in the
indicative mood, present tense, third person, and singular number. 1. A
verb is a word that signifies _to be, to act_, or _to be acted upon._ 2. An
irregular verb is a verb that does not form the preterit and the perfect
participle by assuming _d_ or _ed._ 3. A neuter verb is a verb that
expresses neither action nor passion, but simply being, or a state of
being. 4. The indicative mood is that form of the verb, which simply
indicates or declares a thing, or asks a question. 5. The present tense is
that which expresses what now exists, or is taking place. 6. The third
person is that which denotes the person or thing merely spoken of. 7. The
singular number is that which denotes but one.
_Not_ is an adverb. 1. An adverb is a word added to a verb, a participle,
an adjective, or an other adverb; and generally expresses time, place,
degree, or manner.
_Our_ is a personal pronoun, of the first person, plural number, masculine
gender, and possessive case. 1. A pronoun is a word used in stead of a
noun. 2. A personal pronoun is a pronoun that shows, by its form, of what
person it is. 3. The first person is that which denotes the speaker or
writer. 4. The plural number is that which denotes more than one. 5. The
masculine gender is that which denotes persons or animals of the male kind.
6. The possessive case is that form or state of a noun or pronoun, which
usually denotes the relation of property.
_Own_ is a pronominal adjective, not compared. 1. An adjective is a word
added to a noun or pronoun, and generally expresses quality. 2. A
pronominal adjective is a definitive word which may either accompany its
noun, or represent it understood. 3. Those adjectives whose signification
does not admit of different degrees cannot be compared.
_Which_ is a relative pronoun, of the third person, singular number, neuter
gender, and nominative case. 1. A pronoun is a word used in stead of a
noun. 2. A relative pronoun is a pronoun that
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