used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
(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 “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
doesn't
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From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
don't
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From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
being one more than seventeen
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
a young female
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
it's
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From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
and nothing more
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
engage in
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Maxence
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From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
a particular point in time
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
sounoun
a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading But it’s a fancy of my own; and don’t imagine for a moment that I am deterred by any scruples, or by timidity, or ignorance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
precisely as stated
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Probably you don’t believe it, or, if you do, you just think, ‘What on earth does she make by it?’
which person or people
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “And really you are right; for, after all, who cares, and who thinks any the more of me, if I work sixteen hours a day to remain virtuous?
but in spite of that
From this reading “A girl of eighteen, without a sou, free as air, very pretty, and yet virtuous in the midst of Paris.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And, as Maxence was looking at her with immense surprise, “That seems strange to you, doesn’t it?” she resumed.
