used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His only resource is his maiden aunt, Countess Diodora.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
cannot
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From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading His only resource is his maiden aunt, Countess Diodora.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
Diodora
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From this reading His only resource is his maiden aunt, Countess Diodora.
domainsnounUS /doʊˈmeɪnz/
plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
for more time
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading His only resource is his maiden aunt, Countess Diodora.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
and nothing more
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading His only resource is his maiden aunt, Countess Diodora.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
SiegfriednounUS /ˈsiːɡfriːd/
(German mythology) mythical German warrior hero of the Nibelungenlied who takes possession of the accursed treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it and awakens Brynhild and is eventually killed
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
carry out
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He has practised that for a considerable time, and it cannot go on that way much longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He is more than that; he is very rich.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is said--at least, Siegfried says--that she hates men, and will take the veil to become an abbess.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His domains are large and beautiful, and his income is princely; only he is of the opinion that it is mean to keep money, and he spends in six months the income of a year, and in this way he runs into debt.
