Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

(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 (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

not functioning properly

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Countess._ Your Lord is an ungrateful man, Susan!--An ungrateful man!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

for the reason that

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

fill with distaste

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

any strong feeling

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

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From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

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From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

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From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

plural of “infidelity” — the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

a woman of refinement

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Countess._ Your Lord is an ungrateful man, Susan!--An ungrateful man!

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From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

not any; not one

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

third-person singular of “offend” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

by chance

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

induce to have sex

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

in the near future

From this reading _Susan._ He will be here, Madam, as soon as my Lord is gone a coursing.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

a source of difficulty

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading _Countess._ Your Lord is an ungrateful man, Susan!--An ungrateful man!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Countess._ Fear nothing--We shall have need, however, of a little artifice perhaps; in the execution of which Figaro’s assistance may not be amiss.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Susan._ Oh, no indeed, Madam, he does not give himself the trouble to seduce; he endeavours to purchase me: and because I refuse him will certainly prevent my marriage with Figaro, and support the pretensions of Marcelina.

but in spite of that

From this reading (_The Countess walks up and down the room with some emotion_) Open the window; I am stifled for want of air--Vows, protestations and tenderness are all forgotten--My Love offends, my Caresses disgust--He thinks his own Infidelities must all be overlook’d, yet my Conduct must be irreproachable.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Countess._ Your Lord is an ungrateful man, Susan!--An ungrateful man!