used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
(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 And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
Claude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
Flaquart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
a young female
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
and nothing more
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
roused to anger
From this reading Claude Flaquart was mad over her.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
take in marriage
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
millinernounUS /ˈmɪlɪnər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
and nothing more
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
sounoun
a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
a special situation
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "'_Dame!_ she makes over dresses, and makes caps for the other girls; she's the town milliner, but her poor aunt has only just enough for the two of 'em.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
which person or people
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading And what I can't forgive the girl for is refusing Claude Flaquart, a good match for her, who was willing to marry her, for all she didn't have a sou.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "'But what does the girl do here, as she doesn't work in the fields?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, she's a pretty little thing--and then, her affected ways are sure to turn a fool's head.'
