used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
don't
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From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
else
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From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “It’s usually a reason in favour of it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
the act of departing
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It’s usually a reason in favour of it.”
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
interlocutornounUS /ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətər/
the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It’s usually a reason in favour of it.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s usually a reason in favour of it.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
Muniment
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From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It’s usually a reason in favour of it.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
in a serious manner
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
carry out
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Presently he observed, “I don’t know that I quite understand what you mean by that question of taking a woman seriously.”
under normal conditions
From this reading “It’s usually a reason in favour of it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
at the time that
From this reading Muniment turned his smiling eyes over the room, looking from one article of furniture to another: this was a way he had when he was engaged in a discussion, and it suggested not so much that he was reflecting on what his interlocutor said as that his thoughts were pursuing a cheerfully independent course.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “That has never been a reason for a man’s not going to see a woman,” said the Princess.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why else should I have come, especially if I don’t take you seriously?”
