aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
(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 _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
beggarlyadjective
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
a long fixed look
From this reading Gaze upon it!
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
high-flownadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gaze upon it!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
not any; not one
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
the possibility of future success
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
express in words
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
be standing; be upright
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
propel through the air
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gaze upon it!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It was his final appeal, win or lose; he had staked all upon the throw.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Gentlemen All_ "Look, you fool!" said the admiral, roughly, furious with rage at being balked in this way, though, in spite of himself, his heart exulted in the nobility of the man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Look, you beggarly Irishman!" he exclaimed, turning the surprised young man about before he could recover himself,--"look on the picture of her whom you reject!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you love her, say whether or no your high-flown sentiments of honor can stand against that prospect."
