used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
baffleverbUS /ˈbæfəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
Barbarossanoun
Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading This remark terminated the discussion.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
a state of high honor
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
held dear
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
not any; not one
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This remark terminated the discussion.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading This remark terminated the discussion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But the Duke's assent to our projects is by no means certain," said he, less to discuss the subject than as & mark of his discontent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He loved power and fame, and to them he sacrificed every other sentiment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This remark terminated the discussion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The proud aspirations of Barbarossa for universal Empire smothered every other feeling.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Doubtless, and I pity her sincerely; but are the tears of a woman to baffle your projects for glory and dominion?"
