used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
ACTRESSnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
AFFECTIONSnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
anew
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
(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 In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
a youthful male person
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
crustedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌstɪd/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
EXCUSEDadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
GODOLPHIN
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From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
Godolphin's
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From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
gratuitousadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəs/
without cause
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
hackneyedadjectiveUS /ˈhæknid/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
How
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From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
satedverbUS /ˈseɪtɪd/
past form of “sate” — fill to satisfaction
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
SAVILLE
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From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
cut with a saw
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
carry out
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading In Godolphin's gentleness and courage, Saville thought he saw the mirror of his own crusted urbanity and scheming perseverance; in Godolphin's fine imagination and subtle intellect he beheld his own cunning and hypocrisy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS.--GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN.--THE NEW ACTRESS.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How came he to take such gratuitous pains with the boy Godolphin?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Saville was deemed the consummate man of the world--wise and heartless.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the first place, Saville had no legitimate children; Godolphin was his relation; in the second place it may be observed that hackneyed and sated men of the world are fond of the young, in whom they recognise something--a better something belonging to themselves.
