used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The question was asked by the Earl of Noxton.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The question was asked by the Earl of Noxton.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The question was asked by the Earl of Noxton.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
frivolities
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From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
FUGITIVESnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading NEWS OF THE FUGITIVES.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
the act of departing
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
absolutely essential
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS OF THE FUGITIVES.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
Noxton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question was asked by the Earl of Noxton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS OF THE FUGITIVES.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was asked by the Earl of Noxton.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
carry out
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS OF THE FUGITIVES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading “I am not going to Paris for any such purpose, and I think it unjust to me for you to entertain such a thought,” said Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question was asked by the Earl of Noxton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I have received a letter which makes it absolutely necessary for me to go there; besides, I must have a change.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think it shows a proper regard for the memory of your dead brother to go to Paris and take part in its frivolities?”
