used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
a young person of either sex
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did she hear him?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Did she hear him?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
how
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From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
and nothing more
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
listensverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
not any; not one
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
POLICEMENnounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
protestationnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
Ralph
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From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
determined
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did she hear him?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps the Countess of Cagliostro was right not to put Ralph to the test by holding out her hand for him to kiss.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DETECTIVES AND POLICEMEN The journey was one long protestation of love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
an affirmative
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For a while, yes--as one listens to a child telling you prettily how fond he is of you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But in truth, though he had sworn an oath to win that charming young woman and was resolved to do so, he felt for her a respect which left him just enough courage to ply her with amorous words, and no more.
