used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
Angela
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From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
make calm or still
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
chevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
Gascon
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From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
Gascon's
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From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was, then, prudent to hold this in reserve.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, then, prudent to hold this in reserve.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
Monmouth
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From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
as might be expected
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading It was, then, prudent to hold this in reserve.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading It was, then, prudent to hold this in reserve.
REVELATIONSnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading REVELATIONS.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
in a serious manner
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was, then, prudent to hold this in reserve.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
UnhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poor Gascon, carried away by anger and jealousy, appeared more furious than he was in reality.
(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 Unhappily, the Duchess of Monmouth did not know him well enough to understand the exaggeration of this ferocious appearance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Angela thought the adventurer seriously regretted having shown a generous spirit; in doubting him she naturally hesitated to calm the Gascon's jealousy by imparting the disguise of the duke; this avowal would ruin everything if the chevalier was not faithful.
