the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
a state at a particular time
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
divisible by two
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
accept an excuse for
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
Pigasov
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From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
like better; value more highly
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
shouldn't
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From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
there's
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From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Where is it, this truth?’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
a fact that has been verified
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘Undoubtedly,’ cried Pigasov, ‘pride--that I understand, and you, I expect, understand, and every one understands; but truth, what is truth?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where is it, this truth?’
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘As for my condition, there’s not much amiss with it, so that even if there were an outlet from it, it might go to the deuce, I shouldn’t look for it!’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘I am deeply indebted for the certificate of generosity you confer on my soul,’ retorted Pigasov.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘But that means--pardon the expression--to prefer the gratification of your own pride to the desire to be and live in the truth.’
