used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what could I do?
can't
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From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
children's
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From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But what could I do?
didn't
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From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what could I do?
don't
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From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
it's
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From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
Passavant
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From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
like better; value more highly
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
express in words
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
a special situation
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As for Oscar, he always gives in; he gives in to me, too.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But when I think it’s my duty to oppose any plan of the children’s--stand out against them in any way, he never supports me in the least.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what could I do?
at the time that
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I see that I can’t prevent a thing, I prefer granting it with a good grace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I didn’t approve of it,” she said, “and to tell you the truth, I don’t much care about that Monsieur Passavant.
