the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
(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 “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
permission to do something
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
Ghita
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From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Madame,” he stammered, “madame....”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
and nothing more
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
in the near future
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
REVELATIONSnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
Selden
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From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
have in common
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am not angry,” she said sadly; “only I regret that you do not know me better.
stammered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Madame,” he stammered, “madame....”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
precisely as stated
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Selden was conscious that his cheeks were crimson.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is true that I had never promised to give up the prince; but you have appeared to think that I would consent to share him.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REVELATIONS “I could be very angry with you if I wished,” said Madame Ghita, presently, “at certain things your attitude has seemed to imply.
