used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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?
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?
(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 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?
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 I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe in nothing.
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 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.
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?
depravedadjectiveUS /diˈpreɪvd/
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
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.
don't
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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.
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.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
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?
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 “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 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.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believe in nothing.
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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.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
libertinesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːnz/
plural of “libertine” — a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
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?
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?
used to form the superlative
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
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.
not any; not one
From this reading No, no!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I believe in nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody 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?
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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 a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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?
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 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?
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I fear nothing; and I know as much as the oldest libertines, the most vicious, and the most depraved.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
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?
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?
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?
the person or people being spoken to
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?
