used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETER PLAYS A PART.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
(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 “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
cannot
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From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
apart from; not including
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
Inez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
roused to anger
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
engage in
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PETER PLAYS A PART.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER PLAYS A PART.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading PETER PLAYS A PART.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
with speed
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
express in words
From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading “Are you mad?” she answered almost fiercely through her veil.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you think that it can be any pleasure for me to seem to make love to a stone shaped like a man, for whom I care nothing at all—except as a friend?” she added quickly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Stop,” said Peter from the shadow of the doorway, “I fear this business, Inez, and I do not understand why it is needful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why cannot you say what you have to say here?”
