used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
(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 She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
(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 "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
opinion or judgment
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
Mlle
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From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
profoundest
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From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
prudenounUS /pruːd/
a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
Saint-Geneix
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From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
cut with a saw
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
express a supposition
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
express in words
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Caroline did not blush, or stammer the thanks of a prude governess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "This time, mother, I accept the compliment," said the Duke, in a tone of entire frankness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
at the time that
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "O, I have my reasons," answered the Duke; "I will tell them to you when you know me better."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I have the profoundest respect for every pure, generous, and devoted woman, and consequently for Mlle de Saint-Geneix in particular."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She looked the Duke squarely in the eyes, saw that he was not at all mocking her, and answered him with kindness,-- "Why, then, your Grace, having so generous an opinion of me, do you suppose that I permit myself to have a bad one of you?"
