make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading How many charms do you not add to virtue!
(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 It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading How many charms do you not add to virtue!
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading How you embellish and make us cherish virtuous sentiments!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How many charms do you not add to virtue!
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
embellishverbUS /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/
add details to
From this reading How you embellish and make us cherish virtuous sentiments!
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
how
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From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
a woman of refinement
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
engage in
From this reading How you embellish and make us cherish virtuous sentiments!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How many charms do you not add to virtue!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How many charms do you not add to virtue!
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
and nothing more
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
Presidente
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From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
seductions
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From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading How you embellish and make us cherish virtuous sentiments!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
Tourvel
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From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
Valmont
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From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading How many charms do you not add to virtue!
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading How you embellish and make us cherish virtuous sentiments!
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading Viscount de Valmont, _to the_ Presidente de Tourvel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is there you are truly enchanting; that is the strongest of all seductions; it is the only one which is truly respectable and powerful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For heaven’s sake, Madam, let us renew the conversation so unfortunately interrupted, that I may convince you how different I am from the odious picture that has been drawn of me, and may, at least, enjoy that amiable confidence you placed in me.
