aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
(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 had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
(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 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
Béthune
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
without stop or interruption
From this reading Othmar continued with impatience.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
Duc
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From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Othmar continued with impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Rosselin listened and made no reply.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Rosselin listened and made no reply.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
not any; not one
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
Othmar
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Rosselin listened and made no reply.
Rosselin
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From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
express a supposition
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
express in words
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do not know whether he will believe it or not, but it is wholly intolerable for us to allow him to suppose, as he may suppose from appearances, that there are relations between myself and her which have no existence in fact.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Othmar continued with impatience.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next day Othmar called upon Rosselin, and without preface said to him abruptly:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You had better tell the Duc de Béthune all I have told you about your pupil.
