used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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how long something has existed
From this reading High-sounding speeches from an Indian girl, scarce fifteen years of age?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading High-sounding speeches from an Indian girl, scarce fifteen years of age?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the two together, not just one
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
the part of the face above the eyes
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To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
make overcast or cloudy
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confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
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a state in which all hope is lost or absent
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eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading High-sounding speeches from an Indian girl, scarce fifteen years of age?
a young female
From this reading High-sounding speeches from an Indian girl, scarce fifteen years of age?
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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high-born
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High-soundingadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading High-sounding speeches from an Indian girl, scarce fifteen years of age?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
a polite name for any woman
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
Nacena
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not any; not one
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
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by chance
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
any competition
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
only a very short time before
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both passions may burn in the breast of the savage maiden, as in the heart of the high-born lady--perhaps tearing it more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not strange they should find like expression on the lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But love's eloquence is not confined to age, race, or rank, no more than that of jealousy.
the quality of a person's voice
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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a late time of life
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