used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
Dario
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From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will go to him," says she.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know where he lodges."
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
I'm
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From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know where he lodges."
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading I know where he lodges."
engage in
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
MollnounUS /mɑːl/
the girlfriend of a gangster
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
not any; not one
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
and nothing more
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
cut with a saw
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will go to him," says she.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
express in words
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
at the time that
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
in or at the place that
From this reading I know where he lodges."
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will go to him," says she.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Of the strange things told us by the wise woman._ "Tell me I am wicked; tell me I'm a fool," says Moll, clinging to my arm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I had no feeling now but pity and forgiveness, and so could only try to comfort her, saying we would make amends to Dario when we saw him next.
be the cause or source of
From this reading "For nought in the world would I have him yield to such a heartless fool as I am.
