aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
anew
From this reading Other times, other manners," he said again.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
Bayard's
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From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
chevaliers
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From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
don't
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From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
divisible by two
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
social deportment
From this reading Other times, other manners," he said again.
the force of workers available
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
and nothing more
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other times, other manners," he said again.
by chance
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
preux
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From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Other times, other manners," he said again.
to-day
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From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Remember, they were not common even in Bayard's time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
an affirmative
From this reading Oh yes, I think there are preux chevaliers nowadays, only perhaps they don't go about things in quite the same fashion.
but in spite of that
From this reading "And yet, Mademoiselle," said he, gently, "I think there are such men alive to-day, if only one will look for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know any such men?" she demanded, facing him with shadowy eyes.
