used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you about?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you about?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
permission to do something
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
Crevel
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From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
dearly loved
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
dressing-gown
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From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
a man of refinement
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
engage in
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
Marneffe
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From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
come into possession of
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
and nothing more
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
not in physical motion
From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He is begging my pardon, my dear, for an insulting proposal he has dared to make me.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
Valerie
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From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Unable to obtain my consent, my gentleman proposed to pay me----" Crevel only longed to vanish into the cellar, through a trap, as is done on the stage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, still here!" cried Marneffe, hideous in his dressing-gown.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For you, Valerie, since I offer you half," said he, falling on his knees.
