used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
consider or hold as true
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
bluntnessnounUS /ˈblʌntnəs/
the quality of being direct and outspoken
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
any strong feeling
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
give expression to
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
gambling-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
a person of German nationality
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
good-breeding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
social deportment
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
noir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
rougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
express in words
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Englishmen keep their solemnity and respectful deportment for a church; foreigners reserve theirs for a gambling-table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading It was not enough that men should be ruined--they should be ruined with easy propriety and thorough good-breeding.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
votaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never was I more struck than by the decorous stillness and well-bred quietness of the room in which the highest play went forward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Whatever their hearts might feel, their faces should express no discomfiture; though their head should ache and their hand should tremble, the lip must be taught to say ‘rouge’ or ‘noir’ without any emotion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All the animation of French character, all the bluntness of German, all the impetuosity of the Italian or the violent rashness of the Russian, were calmed down and subdued beneath the influence of the great passion; and it seemed as though the Devil would not accept the homage of his votaries if not rendered with the well-bred manners of true gentlemen.
