used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
give encouragement to
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Marie took a radically opposite view.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading Marie took a radically opposite view.
on the contrary
From this reading RATHER ROMANTIC!
ROMANTICadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading RATHER ROMANTIC!
Sarradet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
Sarradet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Marie took a radically opposite view.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
Veltheim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Marie took a radically opposite view.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marie Sarradet's decision had been hastened by a train of events and circumstances which might have been devised expressly to precipitate the issue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chain started with a letter from Mrs. Veltheim, in which the good lady announced her intention of paying her brother a visit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Sarradet was nothing loth; he was still poorly, and thought his sister's company and conversation would cheer him up.
