used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading But it is impossible to forgive him for jumping to his absurd conclusion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
BETRAYSverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is impossible to forgive him for jumping to his absurd conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But it is impossible to forgive him for jumping to his absurd conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
entitynounUS /ˈentəti/
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it is impossible to forgive him for jumping to his absurd conclusion.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it is impossible to forgive him for jumping to his absurd conclusion.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE INSTINCT OF MR.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading But it is impossible to forgive him for jumping to his absurd conclusion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
MARCHBANKS
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From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
the force of workers available
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE INSTINCT OF MR.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INSTINCT OF MR.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INSTINCT OF MR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARCHBANKS BETRAYS HIM It is impossible to forgive Mr. Marchbanks.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He of all men ought to have known that the fair intruder was what is technically known as “a lady.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading In these democratic times it is true this mysterious entity is of many kinds, and it was a point of honor with Mr. Marchbanks to keep as far behind them as he decently could.
