used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
Costeclar
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From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
any strong feeling
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
Gilberte
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From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
the force of workers available
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
Mlle
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From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
come into possession of
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
others
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From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
possessing material wealth
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But can I find some against all others that may offer?
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I obtain from her a few moments of conversation, I run the risk of compromising her maidenly reputation.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I was fortunately able to find weapons against that scoundrel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Deeply affected by his emotion: “At least,” said Mlle. Gilberte, “you succeeded in delivering me from M. Costeclar.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your father is very rich; and the men are numerous for whom marriage is but a speculation like any other.”
