used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
make right or correct
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
falsifiedverbUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “falsify” — make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
promote over another
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
Heinrich
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From this reading _Heinrich_ suppressed a smile.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
JesuitsnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪts/
plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
misleadverbUS /mɪˈsliːd/
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
a human being
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _Heinrich_ suppressed a smile.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading _Heinrich_ suppressed a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
the act of using
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "This may have proceeded from want of judgment quite as much as design."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It failed, however, for the characteristics were not correct.
which person or people
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one who is familiar with the relations existing here will instantly perceive that they are intentionally falsified, to mislead any one who might wish to use them."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It can be displayed by a malevolent person as an act of treachery to your court in favor of the Jesuits' designs,--and in fact it was intended to aid us in our first steps here."
