used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
Ah
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From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
(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 You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
put on clothes
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
a young female
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
Klopen
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From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
Maxence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There needs but one, you know, to give the good example.’”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But he had never been more in earnest; and, to prove it, he commenced explaining to me what he wanted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maxence started up suddenly, and, striking his head with hand, “Ah, I understand now!” he exclaimed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are really good looking; and I am sure that in full dress, spread over the cushions of a handsome carriage, you would create quite a sensation, and that all the rest of the women would be jealous of you, and would wish to look like you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I thought that Van Klopen was jesting,” went on the young girl.
