(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 _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
in addition
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You say I am sick, but I am not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
make certain of
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
Cartouchenoun
a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I were you could cure me.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading If I were you could cure me.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were you could cure me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
engage in
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
MELIPHASTE
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From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You say I am sick, but I am not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
relieve from
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
express in words
From this reading You say I am sick, but I am not.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading You say I am sick, but I am not.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
spiritualistsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəlɪsts/
plural of “spiritualist” — someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
express in words
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You also say that I am to drive away this Cartouche; but, though that is easily said, I can assure you that it is not so easily done.
Théophraste
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From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were you could cure me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _They Decide to Kill_ |MELIPHASTE had been reasoning with Théophraste, and using all the arguments of spiritualists to persuade him to make an effort to rid himself of the spirit of Cartouche.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “However,” said Théophraste, “I thank you for the interest you have taken in me, and for your sympathy; but I tell you, you can do nothing for me.
