used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAIR PETITIONER.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
Apraxin
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From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
Brousson
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From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A FAIR PETITIONER.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
set up or found
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
engage in
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
Mentchikof's
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From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
Najine
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From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
overruledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
past form of “overrule” — rule against
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
PETITIONERnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənər/
one praying humbly for something
From this reading A FAIR PETITIONER.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
cut with a saw
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
at the time that
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Najine was eager to embrace any opportunity to aid her lover, and my wife saw the advantages of the situation in the same light that they had appeared to Catherine.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I WAS far from satisfied with the thought of bringing mademoiselle to Mentchikof’s house, but when I unfolded the plan to her and to Madame de Brousson, they overruled my scruples.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading So it was that between the women I found myself of small consequence, and was forced to yield to their wishes.
Zotof
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From this reading It was arranged that I should first introduce the testimony of Apraxin, and that then Najine Zotof would appear to make her own appeal.
