used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
demeritsnounUS /diˈmerəts/
plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
divisible by two
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
Gerard
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From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
held dear
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
Neville
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From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
not any; not one
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
and nothing more
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
replaceverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪs/
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading His blood was stirred, and his feelings tortured him by a sense of his own demerits, and the excellence of one he had injured.
having come into contact
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
precisely as stated
From this reading Falkner was even more deeply touched; even though he felt humiliated by the very generosity that filled him with admiration.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The philosophy of Falkner was not proof against the intelligence that Gerard Neville was about to undertake the voyage to America for the sake of inducing Osborne to come over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Elizabeth acquainted him with her design, and her friend's determination to replace her, with sparkling eyes, and cheeks flushed by the agitation of pleasure--the pure pleasure of having such proof of the worth of him she loved.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Better die without a word, than purchase my life thus!" were the words hovering on his lips--yet it was no base cost that he paid--and he could only rejoice at the virtues of the son of her whom he had so passionately loved.
