used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
(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 When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
augurynoun
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
obtain
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
not any; not one
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
Tavannes
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From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading She had prevailed over him; but in return he had bowed her to the earth, partly by subtle threats, and partly by sheer savagery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
Vrillac
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From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
showing sorrow
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
at the time that
From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had left her weeping, with the words "Madame de Tavannes" ringing doom in her ears, and the dark phantom of his will pointing onward to an inevitable future.
