cannot
/ˈkænɑt/ noun C2- Something that cannot be done. · the cans and cannots
- A person who cannot do (something).
Plural cannots
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“Oh,” replied Danglars, “since we cannot leave this port for the next three months, let us hope that ere the expiration of that period Dantès will be set at liberty.”
“Surely,” answered Danglars, “one cannot be held responsible for every chance arrow shot into the air.”
“God forgive me,” said the young man, “for rejoicing at happiness derived from the misery of others, but, Heaven knows, I did not seek this good fortune; it has happened, and I really cannot pretend to lament it.
“Ah, Danglars!” whispered Caderousse, “you have deceived me—the trick you spoke of last night has been played; but I cannot suffer a poor old man or an innocent girl to die of grief through your fault.
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