used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Then, sir, you admit the truth of the charges made in my father’s letter?”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “The devil you are?” he answered.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The devil you are?” he answered.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading “Then, sir, you admit the truth of the charges made in my father’s letter?”
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “The devil you are?” he answered.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
Hardacre
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From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
Hardacre's
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From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
Lot'snounUS /lɑːts/
possessive form of “lot” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Then, sir, you admit the truth of the charges made in my father’s letter?”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Then, sir, you admit the truth of the charges made in my father’s letter?”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
redderadjectiveUS /ˈredər/
comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Mr. Lot’s red face grew a shade redder.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then, sir, you admit the truth of the charges made in my father’s letter?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Then, sir, you admit the truth of the charges made in my father’s letter?”
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I am much honored by Sir Peter Hardacre’s bad opinion of me,” he said, tearing the letter in pieces and scattering them upon the stones.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The devil you are?” he answered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is very evident, sir, that a man of low character like myself, is—on your father’s showing—utterly unworthy of approaching Miss Hardacre with a view to matrimony.”
