used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading D'Herouville raised a deprecating hand.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
Cevennes
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From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
D'Herouville
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From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
deprecatingadjectiveUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading D'Herouville raised a deprecating hand.
du
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From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading D'Herouville raised a deprecating hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
and nothing more
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading D'Herouville raised a deprecating hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
a flaw or weak point
From this reading "I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This day two weeks: will that be agreeable?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.
