used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, my father does not so understand it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
something that is lost
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
absolutely essential
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
not any; not one
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, my father does not so understand it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
and nothing more
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “No, my father does not so understand it.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, madame,” replied I with firmness, for it was a question of my duty, and I assumed the only part proper for me to play, in the presence of this noble lady.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “So,” said she after having listened with attention, “there is no way of losing it?”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “The opinion of my father as well as of myself, is that in order to lose it, it would be necessary to desire its loss.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But your worthy father has surely understood that I did wish it absolutely?”
