used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
accessorynounUS /ækˈsesəri/
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
Baumgartner
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From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
terminate
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
cadnounUS /kæd/
someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
Dr
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From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
at any time
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
the state of being honored
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
and nothing more
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
a particular point in time
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
and nothing more
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But that was precisely what Baumgartner would not allow for a moment; it was just as much his affair as accessory after the fact, and in accordance with their mutual and final agreement overnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
at the time that
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He preferred to defend his honour as best he could, which was chiefly by claiming the right to change his mind about what was after all his own affair.
which person or people
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pocket might have replied with justice that the young lady had brought the violence upon herself; but that would have made him out a greater cad than ever, in his own eyes at any rate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “So,” said Dr. Baumgartner, “you not only try to play me false, but you seize the first opportunity when my back is turned!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not only do you break your promise, but you break it with brutal violence to a young lady who has shown you nothing but kindness!”
