used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
calumnynounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
dearly loved
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
something that is lost
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
not any; not one
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
except for; apart from
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I felt that there was no price too dear to save her from slander.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I had consented to this scheme, I was conscious that some hazards attended it.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I was afraid of my own weakness, which might be seduced into an indiscreet marriage by the charms or sufferings of this bewitching creature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was afraid of calumny, which might trouble the peace or destroy the reputation of my friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A fair fame is of the highest importance to a young female, and the loss of it but poorly supplied by the testimony of her own conscience.
