used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
cannot
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From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say Jonas means for the best."
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I feel sure that he does, Vincent.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel sure that he does, Vincent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I dare say Jonas means for the best."
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
ill-treatedadjective
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
Jonas
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From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
engage in
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I dare say Jonas means for the best."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
be obedient to
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A man in his position cannot make himself obeyed like a master.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
express in words
From this reading I dare say Jonas means for the best."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
strictnessnoun
conscientious attention to rules and details
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
Vincent
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From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She greatly disliked the strictness of Jonas; but if, as he said, the slaves would not obey him without, he must do as he thought best.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think I spoke too hastily, mother," Vincent said as he entered; "and I am sure that you would not wish the slaves to be ill-treated more than I should.
