used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
(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 You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
Bigiel
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From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
cannot
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From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
dearly loved
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
how
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From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
Marynia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
come together
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
in other respects or ways
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
Pani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
a human being
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
Stanislav
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then, turning to Pani Bigiel, he said,-- "We are both happy, and it cannot be otherwise.
which person or people
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do not ask if thou art happy," said Bigiel to Pan Stanislav after his return to Warsaw; "with such a person as thy wife it is not possible to be unhappy."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading You remember how I feared to meet a woman who would try to hide the world from her husband with herself, to occupy all his thoughts, all his feelings, to be the single object of his life?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "True," answered Pan Stanislav; "Marynia is such an honest little woman that it would be hard to find a better."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember, dear lady, our former conversations about love and marriage?
