used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
betteringadjectiveUS /ˈbetərɪŋ/
changing for the better
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
Cartaret
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From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
CHIEFLYadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
Clavigera
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From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
dejeunernoun
a midday meal
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
Fors
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From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
Fourget
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From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He still meant to be careful of it.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
pot-boiler
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From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
determined
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
RuskinnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
shockinglyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/
extremely
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still meant to be careful of it.
STRAWBERRIESnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
TheftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Cartaret therefore set about devising some means of bettering his wardrobe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite true that he had resolved to be careful of the money that old Fourget had paid him for the pot-boiler.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
be dressed in
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he was to be a guest at _dejeuner_ next morning, and a man must not breakfast with a Princess and wear a costume that is really shockingly shabby.
but in spite of that
From this reading CHIEFLY CONCERNING STRAWBERRIES Theft in its simplicity--however sharp and rude, yet if frankly done, and bravely--does not corrupt men's souls; and they can, in a foolish, but quite vital and faithful way, keep the feast of the Virgin Mary in the midst of it.--Ruskin: _Fors Clavigera_.
