used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
boresnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “bore” — a person who evokes boredom
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
clownsnounUS /klaʊnz/
plural of “clown” — a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did you fight with, then?"
doesn't
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From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "With your fists?"
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
it's
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From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
Louchard
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From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
that's
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From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "What did you fight with, then?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Understand, pray, that a man like me doesn't fight with his fists!
upstartnounUS /ˈʌpstɑːrt/
an arrogant or presumptuous person
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did you fight with, then?"
at the time that
From this reading I sometimes send the toe of my boot into the fleshy part of an upstart who bores me--but when it's a question of a duel, that's another affair."
which person or people
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With your fists?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Madame Louchard, you always imagine that you are talking to the clowns who are your usual associates.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "With your fists?"
