used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
detestationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
Dora
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From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
drawing-room
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From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
libertinenounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːn/
a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?"
the force of workers available
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
rouenoun
a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
Sabaroff
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From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
ThursdaysnounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪz/
plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let him be what he likes; what on earth does it matter to me?" exclaimed Philip.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It ought to be easy enough for a woman to protect her virtue against a man--in a drawing-room," added Philip, with a slightly mocking air which intensely displeased Dora.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "I have been told that General Sabaroff is a libertine, a roue of the worst type, and you know what a detestation I have of such men."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Really, Dora, you can help me with a few smiles; ask him to come and see you on one of your Thursdays, without compromising yourself, and without your virtue running any danger.
