aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
anew
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
a cherished desire
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
AriasnounUS /ˈɑːriəz/
plural of “aria” — an elaborate song for solo voice
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
bribedverbUS /braɪbd/
past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
cacher
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
d'empire
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
dehors
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
desseins
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
edifices
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From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
enlargingverbUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “enlarge” — make larger
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
estimatingverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
Et
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
depressingly dark
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
Gomez
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From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
GranadanounUS /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/
a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
heart-rending
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From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
jamais
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
immediately past
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
lui
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
mieux
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
n'eut
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
as might be expected
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
nenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
Nul
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
profondeurs
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
que
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
seduire
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
ses
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
sombres
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
sousnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sou” — a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
surnounUS /sɜːr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
sut
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
Theodora
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From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
trompeurs
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The stately turrets of the Alhambra enlarging upon his sight, awakened the most flattering ideas in his ardent mind.
vastes
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From this reading Nul ne sut mieux que lui le grand art de seduire; Nul sur ses passions n'eut jamais plus d'empire, Et ne sut mieux cacher, sous des dehors trompeurs, Des plus vastes desseins les sombres profondeurs.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The last lingering suggestion of remorse, which told him of the cruelty and ingratitude by which he had paved the way to his advancement, now grew less powerful, and conscience, that terrible monitor of the human heart, hushed her enfeebled voice, bribed by the rich prize offered for future silence.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Voltaire._ The pathetic and heart-rending lamentations of Theodora rung ominous in the ears of Gomez Arias long after he had ceased to hear them; but as he drew near Granada, and beheld its stately edifices, ambition again dazzled his imagination, and he welcomed the bright images which rose before his view to dispel the gloomy tendency of his present thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Proud of the regard with which he was honored by his gracious sovereign, and truly estimating the high connexion he was about to form, he naturally anticipated the most brilliant and honorable career.
