Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
Carmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
Durand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
at any time
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
a young female
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
habaneranoun
music composed in duple time for dancing the habanera
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very sad.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
go away from a place
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
Rossano
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is very sad.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
express in words
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
not in physical motion
From this reading He does not know if the girl he loves has any idea that he does so, and still less if she could ever return his love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very sad.
(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 "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ah—if I were, then—well, then I should leave the rest to him to manage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I were that girl, I should certainly find some means of letting him know that I cared for him—" "But you say she cannot—that she would never be allowed—" Mademoiselle Durand sang the first few bars of the _habanera_ in "Carmen" to herself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Between ourselves, I believe that to be what is troubling the poor young Rossano.
