used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
(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 "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
a line of approach
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
for the reason that
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
chere
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From this reading "Undoubtedly, _ma chere_," he said.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
d'Or
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From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
it's
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From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
conformity or harmony
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Undoubtedly, _ma chere_," he said.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
manoeuvres
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From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
and nothing more
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
profitablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəbli/
in a productive way
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
express a supposition
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
tapisnoun
a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
Toison
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From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Undoubtedly, _ma chere_," he said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
vert
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From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
precisely as stated
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now both are safely in prison, we need fear nothing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I suppose he will," she said, laughing.
but in spite of that
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
you've
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From this reading "But you've managed the affair very cleverly, and although it is hard to send such a boon companion to prison merely because you and I love one another, yet, after all, I suppose it's the best course."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Our manoeuvres have been successful in obtaining for us a fortune ample for our needs, and by keeping on this house, as well as yours in the Avenue de la Toison d'Or, we can continue to amuse ourselves profitably by getting our guests to stake their louis on the _tapis vert_.
