used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
(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 "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
don't
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From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
apart from; not including
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
It's
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From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
not any; not one
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
Payne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
express in words
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Then in that case there is certainly no necessity for losing the money too!" said Rose.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
at the time that
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I see right through the man, but he is absolutely impervious; and it is my accursed politeness that makes it impossible for me to say bluntly what I know he will dislike and what he genuinely will not understand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Of course I know very well that you would handle the situation kindly and decisively; but you don't know what it is to suffer from politeness like a disease.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I have done nothing wrong except that I have been polite when I might have been dry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's all very well for you to talk in that impersonal way, Rose," said Father Payne.
