used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
ArcanumnounUS /ˈɑːrkənəm/
information known only to a special group
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
Berseker
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From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
blackedverbUS /blækt/
past form of “black” — make or become black
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Blame as much as you please," said Sylvester, laughing.
exhale hard
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
bluedverbUS /bluːd/
past form of “blue” — turn blue
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
braggery
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From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
a man of refinement
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
hoopnounUS /huːp/
a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Blame as much as you please," said Sylvester, laughing.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
a particular point in time
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Blame as much as you please," said Sylvester, laughing.
nobleman'snounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmənz/
possessive form of “nobleman” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
and nothing more
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Blame as much as you please," said Sylvester, laughing.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
prototypenounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
a standard or typical example
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
Quixote
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From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
Sylvester
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From this reading "Blame as much as you please," said Sylvester, laughing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
Vincent
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From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
which person or people
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only gentleman whom you can quote as a prototype is the valiant knight Don Quixote, who got many a sound licking, notwithstanding his magnanimity, braggery, and chivalry."
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But it is unpardonable in you to have allowed a nobleman's back to be blued and blacked by the hoop of a cask, without the blue and blacked aristocrat having broken the head of the dealer of the blow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He might have begged his pardon politely afterwards, or applied an Arcanum which would have mended his head in a moment; after which he would have been aware of a distinct increase in his wisdom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Vincent said: "You have brought in the 'Berseker fury' certainly, with admirable effect.
