used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
make calm or still
From this reading I oppose a calm and thoughtful life to her noisy life of the past.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
feignverbUS /feɪn/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
death of a person
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
inculcateverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪt/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
Laurence
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From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I oppose a calm and thoughtful life to her noisy life of the past.
engage in
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading I oppose a calm and thoughtful life to her noisy life of the past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
and nothing more
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading I oppose a calm and thoughtful life to her noisy life of the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I oppose a calm and thoughtful life to her noisy life of the past.
REFORMATIONnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
express in speech
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading I oppose a calm and thoughtful life to her noisy life of the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
interact in a certain way
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE COURSE OF REFORMATION I desire to make Laurence forget what she is, to deceive her in regard to herself by the genuine friendship I show her.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever she utters any of the slang of the street, I feign not to hear her.
which person or people
From this reading I inculcate the lessons of innocence, and treat her as a sister who has need of instruction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I speak to her only with gentleness; my words are always grave and carefully chosen.
