used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
(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 assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
make certain of
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
consumptiveadjective
tending to consume or use often wastefully
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
a boy or man
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
Fourcade
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From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
death of a person
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
Jonquiere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
make reference to
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
a human being
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
express in words
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
carry out
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In his turn he now detained the visitors, and gave them full particulars concerning the organisation of the Hospitality.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He was in reality a very good-natured fellow, albeit so fond of assuming the air of an indispensable man weighed down by the heaviest responsibilities.
(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 Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
which person or people
From this reading "Certainly," replied the director, who had become quite grave whilst listening to Pierre, "we do sometimes allow it; but it is always a very delicate matter!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well, well, since you say that she so much desires it I will mention the matter to Father Fourcade and warn Madame de Jonquiere, so that she may let you take the young lady away."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You assure me at all events that this young person is not consumptive?
