used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
(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 But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
Azra
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From this reading But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
for the reason that
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
cannot
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From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
one or the other of two
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
Jurgen
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From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
held dear
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
take in marriage
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Azra trusted me not at all, because she loved me with clear eyes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
Smoit
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From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
St
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From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
(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 Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
which person or people
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, indeed," says Jurgen, "my case is not entirely dissimilar: and the more I marry, the less I find of comprehension.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I should have had more sympathy with King Smoit, who was certainly my grandfather.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
but in spite of that
From this reading She comprehended Jurgen, and yet loved him: though I for one, with all my cleverness, cannot do either of these things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, you conceive, St. Peter, these other women have trusted me, more or less, because they loved a phantom Jurgen.
