used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
(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 He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
conscience-smittenadjective
affected by conscience
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
fanfaron
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From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
set up or found
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
yet to be or coming
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
a unit of instruction
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
Montesquieunoun
French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
not any; not one
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He foresaw, be it observed, that certain issue, and felt no anxiety about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning of the inquiry found M. le Baron in Paris, in his old rooms at the Montesquieu.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
the act of testing something
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
precisely as stated
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in very good spirits, smiling and buoyant, and not at all conscience-smitten over his desertion of his servant in his hour of need.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It will be a not unwholesome lesson for the little _fanfaron_,” he thought, “teaching him in the future to keep a guard on his tongue and temper.”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But his face fell somewhat to an added reflection: “I wonder if they have committed _him_ for trial by now.
