used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
(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 You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Almost, Monsieur le Préfet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
deprivesverbUS /dɪˈpraɪvz/
third-person singular of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's ridiculous!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
immediately past
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Almost, Monsieur le Préfet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Almost, Monsieur le Préfet.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It's a perfectly preposterous theory!
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading It's a perfectly preposterous theory!
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
Préfet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Almost, Monsieur le Préfet.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading "It's ridiculous!
Identical; not different.
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It's a perfectly preposterous theory!
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Prefect struck the table with his two fists and, in a sudden fit of revolt, cried:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are following the same stages by which I travelled and, like myself, you are hesitating before the last truth, before the truth which gives the tragedy its sinister character and deprives it of all human proportions."
