used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
dearly loved
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
Clarice
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From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading How propitious, how incredible, was this event!
extortedverbUS /ekˈstɔːrtɪd/
past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
How
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From this reading How propitious, how incredible, was this event!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading How propitious, how incredible, was this event!
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading How propitious, how incredible, was this event!
raptures
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From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
only a very short time before
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
for a short time
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
in the near future
From this reading My impetuosity soon extorted from Clarice a confirmation of her mother's declaration.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could scarcely confide in the testimony of my senses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How propitious, how incredible, was this event!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How propitious, how incredible, was this event!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Was it true that Clarice was before me, that she was prepared to countenance my presumption, that she had slighted obstacles which I had deemed insurmountable, that I was fondly beloved by her, and should shortly be admitted to the possession of so inestimable a good?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not repeat the terms in which I poured forth, at her feet, the raptures of my gratitude.
