used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
bijouterie
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
dressing-room
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
godfathersnounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðərz/
plural of “godfather” — any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
godmothersnounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðərz/
plural of “godmother” — any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
I'd
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From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
It's
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From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
Japhet
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From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
Newland
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
on one occasion
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
on the contrary
From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "It's rather a strange one," replied I; "it is Japhet."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I come out under a first-rate chaperon, and at once am established into the regions of fashion--Prove that I am deserving of my promotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Then I presume you would not have the name," replied I, with a knowing look, "for a clear ten thousand a year."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Japhet! by the immortal powers, I'd bring an action against my godfathers and godmothers; you ought to recover _heavy damages_."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, Newland," said the Major, returning from his dressing-room, resplendent with chains and bijouterie; "but I must have your Christian name."
