used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
(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 fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
Bras-Coupé
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From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
divisible by two
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
promote over another
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
Frowenfeld
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From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
Grandissime
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From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
Grandissimes
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From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
hamstrungverbUS /ˈhæmstrəŋ/
inflected form of “hamstring” — make ineffective or powerless
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
not any; not one
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
on one occasion
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
PARALYSISnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
SpeciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
not in physical motion
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
two times
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupé was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.
which person or people
From this reading Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupé, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.
