used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
emanating from God
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
in a serious manner
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
entreated
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From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
divisible by two
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
MurillonounUS /məˈrɪloʊ/
Spanish painter (1617-1682)
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
ocularadjectiveUS /ˈɔːkjuːlər/
of or relating to or resembling the eye
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
win a victory over
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
approval to do something
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
PROOFSnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
René
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From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
Suzanne
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From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROOFS In that strange mental disease called jealousy the intervals between the attacks are periods of delight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some days or for some hours the feelings of love regain their divine sweetness, like a return to strength in convalescence.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
communicated in words
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But here the elements of which this first suspicion was composed were so fragile!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Suzanne had so fully convinced René of the absurdity of his suspicions that he did not wish to be behind her in generosity, and refused to avail himself of the permission to call in the Rue Murillo for which he had so earnestly entreated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two or three phrases uttered in the right manner and with the right expression will always overcome the deepest distrust of a devoted lover, provided he has not had ocular proofs of treason--and even then?
