(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 “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
archdeaconnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
By-the-bye
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From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
dearly loved
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
don't
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From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Why, whatever has the chaplain done to you?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
the act of departing
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
Good-night
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From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, whatever has the chaplain done to you?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Modesta, light these other people out!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
Modesta
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From this reading Modesta, light these other people out!”
Modestina
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From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Modesta, light these other people out!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Modesta, light these other people out!”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Modesta, light these other people out!”
Phœbus
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From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
syndicnoun
one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Modesta, light these other people out!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
in the direction of
From this reading “Never mind me, I can see in the dark!” replied Phœbus, going towards the door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Why, whatever has the chaplain done to you?
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “Good-night, archdeacon!” said the syndic, and then turned to whisper in his ear, “By-the-bye, the chaplain always stands up for all bad characters ... and his niece....”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, whatever has the chaplain done to you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, whatever has the chaplain done to you?
you're
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From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Modestina, dear, don’t you bother yourself with the light; you’re using up too much oil; you should be saving with it, Modestina!”
