used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What enormous dowry can he be hoping for?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
Costeclar
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From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
don't
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From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
dowrynounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading What enormous dowry can he be hoping for?
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading What enormous dowry can he be hoping for?
opinion or judgment
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
Gilberte
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From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading What enormous dowry can he be hoping for?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
isn't
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From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
Mlle
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From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
persistsverbUS /pərˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading But Mlle. Gilberte had but slight confidence in her brother’s diplomacy.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
express in speech
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I am going to speak to him myself, and try to find out what he is after.”
two times
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What enormous dowry can he be hoping for?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I beg of you,” she said, “don’t meddle with that business!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “And then,” he added, “our father must be terribly rich; for, do not deceive yourself, it isn’t solely for your pretty blue eyes that this Costeclar persists in coming here twice a week to pocket a new mortification.
