used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
react verbally
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My suit has nothing but is honorable.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
Costeclar
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From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My suit has nothing but is honorable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading My suit has nothing but is honorable.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My suit has nothing but is honorable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My suit has nothing but is honorable.
win a victory over
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading Therefore I shall persist.”
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Therefore I shall persist.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
term of address for a man
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Your sister may not like me: that is a misfortune; but it is not irreparable.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading My suit has nothing but is honorable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore I shall persist.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
communicated in words
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
at the time that
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When she knows me better, I venture to hope that she will overcome her unjust prejudices.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading M. Costeclar bowed ceremoniously, “I would answer you, sir,” he uttered, “that your father’s assent is sufficient for me.
