used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
business-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
Favoral's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
ten 10s
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
hear with intention
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
on one occasion
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this mere declaration he conquered the sympathies of the crowd.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I am in for a hundred and sixty thousand francs.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a brother in misfortune; they respected him: he was a skilful business-man; they stopped to listen to him.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
trenchantadjectiveUS /ˈtrentʃənt/
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the most quiet tone, “Certainly,” he answered, “I was Favoral’s intimate friend; and the proof of it is, that he has treated me more friendly than the rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At once, and in a short and trenchant tone, he asked these invaders what they were doing there, and what they wanted.
