used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
anew
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
Blaise
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From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
Camilla
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From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
CAMILLO
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From this reading THE TENDER MERCIES OF PRINCE CAMILLO.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
MERCIESnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/
plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading THE TENDER MERCIES OF PRINCE CAMILLO.
a particular point in time
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TENDER MERCIES OF PRINCE CAMILLO.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
and nothing more
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
PascalnounUS /pæˈskæl/
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE TENDER MERCIES OF PRINCE CAMILLO.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE TENDER MERCIES OF PRINCE CAMILLO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TENDER MERCIES OF PRINCE CAMILLO.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
TyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Tyranny is the wish to have in one way what can only be had in another."--_Blaise Pascal_.
but in spite of that
From this reading But here, while she hesitated, searching her brother's face proudly yet pitifully, as though unable quite to believe in the continued brutality of his tone, I struck in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Camilla! will you have the goodness to explain?" he demanded.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man eyed me insolently for a moment and turned again to his sister.
