used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
deem to be
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
a social unit living together
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
assemble or get together
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
Giles
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From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Family and position count for everything here in France.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
narrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
a person who is being chased
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
and nothing more
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But one of the gravest disadvantages of a position like mine is that it narrows my field of choice; terribly narrows it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
Vervier
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From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “There are many things to consider,” madame Vervier pursued, simply and tranquilly, while Giles sat transfixed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is not one little individual choosing another little individual; we are more serious than you in that.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I should have to think of many things.—Your position; your prospects; they are not, I gather, brilliant.
