used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
any person at all
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
else
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From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
at any time
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
Malvolio
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From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
Malvolio's
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From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
on one occasion
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
pluming
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From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
express in words
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What should I think of it?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Maria once told me that she liked me, and I have heard herself go so far as to say that if ever she fancied anyone, it should be one of my complexion.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading Besides, she treats me with more exalted respect than any one else of her followers.
turkey-cock
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From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Malvolio’s imagination now soared beyond all bounds, and he marched up and down, pluming himself like a turkey-cock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should I think of it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is but fortune--all is fortune,” murmured Malvolio, as he paced along with solemn stride.
