used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
(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 As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
a cherished desire
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
brought into existence
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
Dufresne
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From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
Edouard
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From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
divisible by two
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
to or in any or all places
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
falsenessnoun
the state of being false or untrue
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
death of a person
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
miscreantnounUS /ˈmɪskriənt/
a person without moral scruples
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading * * * * * Dufresne concluded his narrative, and the robbers seemed proud of having such a miscreant to command them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Edouard, appalled by what he had heard, shuddered at the memory of all that he had done through the advice of a monster who had sworn his destruction, and who coolly told him of his own dishonor.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
which person or people
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading As for me, who have seen everywhere nothing but falseness, cupidity, ingratitude, injustice, selfishness, ambition, jealousy; and who have always sacrificed worldly prejudices to my passions,--I should view with indifference my position as a leader of robbers, if I were able to gratify all my tastes in this sort of life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But whatever the position that I occupy, whatever the profession that I embrace, I shall keep the oath sworn over my father’s grave; I shall continue to abhor men; and I would destroy even you, if you were not, like myself, born for the misfortune of mankind, according to the vulgar expression.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now you know me; learn to judge men, at your own expense.
