used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
any thing at all
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
don't
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From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading George pricked up his ears.
else
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From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
divisible by two
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
Gabrielle
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From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George pricked up his ears.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George pricked up his ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
for more time
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
take in marriage
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
a particular point in time
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading George pricked up his ears.
with speed
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
a special situation
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading George pricked up his ears.
Verdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sure that I don't," chimed in Madame Verdon, "and as you love each other, that is enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
at the time that
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He realised that the lady's confession would not be much longer deferred.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think that I doubt it now?" asked Gabrielle, quickly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Everything else is of little moment, I have always been of that opinion, and when I was young nothing could have induced me to marry for money, nor could anything induce me to do such a thing even now."
