used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
anew
From this reading I pondered matters over and over again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I pondered matters over and over again.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I pondered matters over and over again.
not any; not one
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I pondered matters over and over again.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading I pondered matters over and over again.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
Scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
successive (without a break)
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Guy, of course, was out of the question.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
the act of using
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
which person or people
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who was there to whom I could apply?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman was no use, or I should have gone straight back to Lady Scapegrace.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then, in an affair of such delicacy, I could not consult a _young_ man; besides, these boys, I fancy, are always for fighting, right or wrong.
