used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
react verbally
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
Bacco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
a youthful male person
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
Lenny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
Lenny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
for each
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
Riccabocca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
be seated
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
having passed out of existence
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
(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 You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is this?"--and the irony of the tone vanished--"what is this, my poor boy?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You have been bleeding, and I see that those tears which you try to check come from a deep well.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lenny slightly shuddered, and winced under the touch of one whom he had hitherto regarded with a sort of superstitious abhorrence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "/Per Bacco/!" said Dr. Riccabocca, putting his hand on Lenny's shoulder, and bending down to look into his face,--"/per Bacco/! my young friend, do you sit here from choice or necessity?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I fear," resumed Riccabocca, after waiting in vain for an answer to his question, "that though the situation is charming, you did not select it yourself.
