Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

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From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

From this reading CAIN.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

command with authority

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading 'Tis not the hour of slumber:--why so pale?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

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From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

something that is lost

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

absolutely essential

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Tis not the hour of slumber:--why so pale?"

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Tis not the hour of slumber:--why so pale?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading 'Tis not the hour of slumber:--why so pale?"

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading 'Tis not the hour of slumber:--why so pale?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis not the hour of slumber:--why so pale?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Notwithstanding his apparent decision, the Duke of Sant' Agata was completely at a loss in what manner to direct his future movements.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why liest thou so on the green earth?

in the company of; together with

From this reading That he had been duped by one or more of the agents to whom he had been compelled to confide his necessary preparations for the flight he had meditated several days, was too certain to admit of his deceiving himself with the hopes that some unaccountable mistake was the cause of his loss.