used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
CONTRADICTIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
divisible by two
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
immediately past
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
for more time
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
medallionnounUS /məˈdæljən/
any of various large ancient Greek coins
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
not any; not one
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
come into possession of
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
and nothing more
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
Pënâfiel
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From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
requiteverb
make repayment for or return something
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
a special situation
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONTRADICTIONS After this interview, my anger and jealousy were for some hours so furious that the only thing I regretted was not to have been even more cruel and insolent to Madame de Pënâfiel.
belonging to which person
From this reading By the violence of these transports of rage, I recognised the extent of my love for her,--a love whose depths I had not before sounded.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading This medallion that I had discovered was to my eyes sufficient proof of the truth of my last suspicions, and if they were true, why should not those other stories be true, that had distressed me so at first?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Now I no longer believed that she had wished to force me into confiding in her so that she might mock at me afterwards.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought that another refused to requite the love that I would have given my life to obtain.
