used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
anew
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
in the past
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
(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 As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
of great significance or value
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
the literary culture
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
hear with intention
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
information about recent and important events
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
on one occasion
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
sarcasms
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From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
snobbishnessnoun
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
precisely as stated
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, from the tone of your letters, one might imagine I was threatened by strange complications, and that you were hoping every morning to read the account of some catastrophe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For once in a way your longing for an important event will not be disappointed, for I have a weighty piece of news for you.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As you are aware, my aunt and uncle came to Paris a fortnight ago, and will stay here all the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As it belongs to the most strictly moral order of events, you may listen without any anxiety.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Again you complain of my silence, in a letter written with the object of overwhelming me with abuse; and you mix up sarcasms (through which your childish curiosity is very transparent) with philosophical remarks which reveal the snobbishness of your nature.
