used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
(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 If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are three cowards!
on or to one side
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
for the reason that
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading You are unworthy, all three of you, to kiss the toe of her boot.
terminate
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
eat an early morning meal
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pleasing or delighting
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
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cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading “You are three cowards!
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
Eusebe
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exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have lied!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You are unworthy, all three of you, to kiss the toe of her boot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading You are unworthy, all three of you, to kiss the toe of her boot.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading You have lied!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
not any; not one
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
deserving or inciting pity
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with considerable certainty; without much doubt
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “You are three cowards!
propel through the air
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are unworthy, all three of you, to kiss the toe of her boot.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading You are unworthy, all three of you, to kiss the toe of her boot.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading You are unworthy, all three of you, to kiss the toe of her boot.
Viroflay
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which person or people
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
in the company of; together with
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading You insult a woman, a charming creature, who has done you no wrong, and whom I love.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are three cowards!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading If a woman has been reading this story, she will probably throw it aside at this place, with the contemptuous remark that Eusebe is an absurd rustic, destitute of interest, without heart, and all that, because the poor youth did not break his glass at the breakfast at Viroflay, and exclaim,--
