used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
copperyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpəri/
of something having the color of copper
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
at any time
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
a man of refinement
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
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 "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
Orielnoun
a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
term of address for a man
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
a special situation
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
(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, this assurance beats any thing I ever saw.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, I beg pardon; but it's not respectable to have such friends in a free and enlightened country like the African States; and the 'young gentleman'," said he, with contemptuous emphasis, "seems to look on me as if he knew me intimately."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "That young gentleman is my most esteemed and intimate friend;" replied Oriel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, I never met with your coppery countenance before," said the broker, indignantly.
Zabra
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From this reading "I do know you intimately, sir;" remarked Zabra, bending on the old man a stern and searching look.
