used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
(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 the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
BacchusnounUS /ˈbækɪs/
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
for the reason that
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
clasps
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From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
a young female
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
InfirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
madmennounUS /ˈmædmən/
plural of “madman” — an insane person
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
Ravensworth
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From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
Richard
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From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
Scroop
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From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And by my faith she is a fine girl; no marvel she attracts the Earl."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
term of address for a man
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
smoking-room
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From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He has greater attractions in the blue eyes of Miss Ravensworth,--it must be a strong magnet, nevertheless, that draws away the Earl from his boon companions," said Sir Richard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
to-night
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From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading "True, Scroop, but he should not desert his old love," said Sir Richard; "because Venus now clasps him in her arms, he should not desert Bacchus!"
Vere
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From this reading "Infirm of purpose."--_Macbeth._ "The Earl has deserted us to-night," said Captain de Vere, as he looked round the smoking-room but missed his brother.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "It is the same story: all lovers are madmen, and our gallant host no exception," said young Scroop.
