used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
assignverbUS /əˈsaɪn/
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
psychological suffering
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
set up or found
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
for more time
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
held dear
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
Madeleine
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From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
engage in
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
Mariette
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From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
not any; not one
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
one's
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From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
express in words
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
self-willedadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
tormentingverbUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As it was not in her nature to be tormenting, she made up her mind to say nothing further to him on the subject.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM that time on, the waif was so melancholy that it made one's heart ache to see him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked like a horse, but he found no more joy or peace, and Madeleine could not induce him to say what was the matter with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was in vain he swore that he neither loved nor regretted Mariette, for Madeleine would not believe him, and could assign no other cause for his depression.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was grieved that he should be in distress and yet no longer confide in her, and she was amazed that his trouble should make him so proud and self-willed.
