used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
annumnounUS /ˈænəm/
(Latin) year
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
Asmodeus
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From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
CLEOPHAS
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From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course then," said Leandro, "he is a person of distinction?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
DemonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
without deviation
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
DISPLAYEDverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "Of course then," said Leandro, "he is a person of distinction?"
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
DONNAnounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
ducats
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From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
ten 10s
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
Leandro
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From this reading "Of course then," said Leandro, "he is a person of distinction?"
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
marquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
for each
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
a human being
From this reading "Of course then," said Leandro, "he is a person of distinction?"
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course then," said Leandro, "he is a person of distinction?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
the state of being asleep
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
Student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Demon now directed the Student's attention to another part of the city.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Of course then," said Leandro, "he is a person of distinction?"
THOMASA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW OBJECTS DISPLAYED TO DON CLEOPHAS; AND HIS REVENGE ON DONNA THOMASA.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
belonging to which person
From this reading "Precisely so," answered Asmodeus: "he is a marquis, possessed of a hundred thousand ducats per annum, but whose expenses, nevertheless, exceed his income.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," he continued, "that house which is directly under us: it contains something curious enough,--a man loaded with debt and sleeping profoundly."
