used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
a quantity of money
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
confined by bonds
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
dearly loved
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
a boy or man
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
Morin
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From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
Munza
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From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
not any; not one
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
PolesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Munza, as regards energy and promptitude of decision, has nothing of the negro about him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea of disguising Miss Poles as a savage was more amusing than practical.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And besides this, I felt bound to point out that the scanty amount of costume allowed for the part would be another obstacle in the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I remarked to de Morin that she would be in the same boat with ourselves; she lacked neither the courage nor the intelligence for such an adventure, but she would dread ridicule as much as we did.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, my dear fellow," I continued, "that we must lose no time in finding a substitute for Miss Poles.
