used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
for the reason that
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
set up or found
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
a man of refinement
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
isn't
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From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
conformity or harmony
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
l'Ambassadeur
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From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
Leroi
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From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
engage in
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
Mme
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From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
Norpois
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From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
Villeparisis
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From this reading Mme. de Villeparisis appealed to M. de Norpois, feeling it imperative that I should have his assurance that she had nothing to regret in not knowing Mme. Leroi.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether from independence or because he was tired, M. de Norpois replied merely in a bow full of respect but devoid of meaning.
which person or people
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Am I not right, M. l’Ambassadeur, Mme. Leroi is quite uninteresting, isn’t she, quite out of keeping with the people who come here; I was quite right not to make friends with her, wasn’t I?”
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Sir,” went on Mme. de Villeparisis with a laugh, “there are some absurd people in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Would you believe that I had a visit this afternoon from a gentleman who tried to persuade me that he found more pleasure in kissing my hand than a young woman’s?”
