used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
Canne
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From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
CinquenounUS /sɪŋk/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
DumasnounUS /ˈduːməz/
French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
at any time
From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
Favancourt
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From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
Jonc
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From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
little'tale
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From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
come together
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
the force of workers available
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
a brief written record
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As episode, his little’tale, the “Canne de Jonc,” is one of the most affecting I ever read.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
Vigny
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From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
wearyingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːriɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
which person or people
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
belonging to which person
From this reading Another note from Favancourt, asking me to dine and meet Alfred de Vigny, whose “Cinque Mars” I praised so highly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading De Vigny is a French Washington Irving, with more genius, higher taste, but not that heartfelt appreciation of tranquil, peaceful life, that the American possesses.
produce a literary work
From this reading Be it so; I am curious to see a Frenchman who has preferred the high esteem of the best critics of his country, to the noisy popularity such men as Sue and Dumas write for.
but in spite of that
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From the outset you feel that the catastrophe must be sad, yet there is nothing harassing or wearying in the suspense.
