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Definition of pronoun:
Synonyms:
indefinite, interrogative, definite, reciprocal, reflexive, nominative, impersonal pronoun, intensive, substantive, demonstrative, indefinite pronoun, personal pronoun, relative, genitive, possessive, the first person, direct object, ablative, indirect object.
Usage examples:
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" We know not why it is," says St. Catherine of Genoa, " we feel an internal necessity of using the plural pronoun instead of the singular."
- "The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)", George Tyrrell. -
" I have none," she said, with an emphasis on the personal pronoun, and a sort of appealing look in her big eyes.
- "The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories The Beckoning Hand--Lucretia--The Third Time--The Gold Wulfric--My Uncle's Will--The Two Carnegies--Olga Davidoff's Husband--John Cann's Treasure--Isaline and I--Professor Milliter's Dilemma--In Strict Confidence--The ", Grant Allen. -
As the relative pronoun beginning the next clause refers to this exclamation, mouths must be taken as a bold metaphor meaning men who are all mouth, or are supremely greedy and selfish.
- "Minor Poems by Milton", John Milton.