used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
Alexis
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From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
Corilla
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From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You must understand, that I know you, Corilla.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
engage in
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must understand, that I know you, Corilla.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
on the contrary
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will make myself intelligible to you,” said he, in a milder tone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I do not understand you, count,” said Corilla, without embarrassment, but at the same time she looked at him with such a charming and enticing expression, that Alexis involuntarily smiled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You would not play with such serious things as, for instance, a dagger, and therefore you hurl it from you, altogether indifferent whether you thereby quite accidentally pierce the heart of another.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You rather do them!” said Alexis, carelessly throwing himself upon a divan.
