filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
in addition
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In fact he means the bad effect of Europe altogether.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
Cockerelnoun
a young domestic cock; not older than one year
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
dearly loved
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
doesn't
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From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In fact he means the bad effect of Europe altogether.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
opinion or judgment
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he means the bad effect of Europe altogether.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
he's
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From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
I'm
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From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
I've
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From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact he means the bad effect of Europe altogether.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
Leverett
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From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
Louisa
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From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
the force of workers available
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
not any; not one
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
go across or through
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
not in physical motion
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
That's
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From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
there's
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From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This, however, is compromising to mamma; and I’m afraid there’s no doubt that, from what I’ve told him, he thinks mamma also an idiot.
at the time that
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading (I’m not responsible, you know—I’ve always wanted to go home.) If mamma knew him, which she doesn’t, for she always closes her eyes when I pass on his arm, she would think him disgusting.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Leverett meanwhile assures me he’s nothing to what we shall see yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That’s not complimentary to you, dear Louisa, and still less to your brilliant brother; for Mr. Cockerel explains that he means it (the bad effect of Paris) chiefly of men.
