used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
lacking funds
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Gronski is, and he can translate for her."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But Gronski is, and he can translate for her."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
divisible by two
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "Why, she is not versed in Greek."
Gronski
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From this reading "But Gronski is, and he can translate for her."
an established custom
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But Gronski is, and he can translate for her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But Gronski is, and he can translate for her."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, she is not versed in Greek."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, she is not versed in Greek."
Krzycki
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From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
not any; not one
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
and nothing more
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
in other respects or ways
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
Pani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
PlatonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
participate in games or sport
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
quipverbUS /kwɪp/
make jokes or quips
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
Swidwicki
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From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading "But Gronski is, and he can translate for her."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading "Why, she is not versed in Greek."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
which person or people
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, she is not versed in Greek."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pani Krzycki gazed with astonishment at Swidwicki and broke off the conversation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I suspect so, and even am certain for otherwise she would not be so Platonic."
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Becoming acquainted with him only that evening and having no idea that he was a man who, for a quip, for a wretched play on words and from habit, was ready always and everywhere to talk stuff and nonsense in the most reckless manner, she could not understand why he said that to her.
