used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
how long something has existed
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
alternations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
CassandranounUS /kəˈsændrə/
(Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
Cotterell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
put on clothes
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
the state of being honored
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
incivilitynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/
deliberate discourtesy
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
immediately past
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
engage in
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
repassed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
term of address for a man
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
not in physical motion
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
carry out
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
Tuileriesnoun
palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading About the usual hour for the promenade in the Tuileries, I conveyed myself thither.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
precisely as stated
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He passed and repassed me, much oftener than the alternations of the walk warranted; and at last, taking off his hat, said in a low tone, that he wished much for the honour of exchanging a few words with me in private.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading I set the chain and ring in full display, rendered still more conspicuous by the dark coloured dress which I always wore.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thy incivility shall not make me fail to do what becomes me; and since thou hast more valour than courtesy, I for thee will hazard that life which thou wouldst take from me.--Cassandra, "elegantly done into English by Sir Charles Cotterell."
a late time of life
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I had not been in the gardens ten minutes, before I perceived a young Frenchman, scarcely twenty years of age, look with a very peculiar air at my new decorations.
