Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

comparative of “brisk” — quick and energetic

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

a finely woven white linen

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading —LA FONTAINE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

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From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading —LA FONTAINE.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

a form of address for a man

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

a human being

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

in the near future

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

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From this reading “Rien ne pèse tant qu’un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sçais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d’hommes qui sont femmes.”

express in words

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

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From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said, “What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is!

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark.”