used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
(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 I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
Andrea
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From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
Carmen
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From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
Doña
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From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
a social unit living together
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
insinuateverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪt/
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
take in marriage
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
and nothing more
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
only a very short time before
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Three or four days sufficed to convince me that only my mother’s passionate hatred could insinuate that Carmen was not well treated at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading That conviction took possession of me, and I do not know whether it was pleasant or painful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I know that it caused a kind of revolution in me, renewing the feeling of unconquerable aversion with which my uncle inspired me, and strengthening it by all the lack of affection I thought I perceived in his future wife.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Doña Andrea scarcely had any part there, if it were not as an old family housekeeper, versed in domestic management, and a slave to her work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time I would ask myself with eager curiosity, “Why does she marry him?”
