used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
Bonnibel's
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From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
Carlyle'snounUS /kɑːrˈlaɪlz/
possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
having made preparations
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
coins made of gold
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
ParisiansnounUS /pərˈɪsiənz/
plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
a course of conduct
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
pleasure-loving
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From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
qui
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From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
rechercheadjective
lavishly elegant and refined
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
sesamenounUS /ˈses.ə.mi/
A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew no other path to success than this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Carlyle spared neither pains nor expense to render them so.
vive
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From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In his laudable desire to further Bonnibel's happiness, the colonel lavished gold like water.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The gay, pleasure-loving Parisians were on the _qui vive_ for Mrs. Carlyle's masquerade ball, for it was everywhere conceded that her entertainments were the most _recherche_ and delightful in the whole city.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He wanted to win her regard, if possible, and his experience in society had disposed him to believe that the most potent "open sesame" to a woman's heart was wealth and power.
