used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
insincerelyadverb
without sincerity
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
engage in
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, it is more true than you think.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it is more true than you think.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
express in words
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, it is more true than you think.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mademoiselle," said Jean, insincerely, "it is the beauty of the spirit that counts."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Moreover, it is more true than you think.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Moreover, it is more true than you think.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I have read; I have travelled; I have thought much upon the vanities of the world.
an affirmative
From this reading Oh, yes, I have cultivated the graces of the spirit to make up for my lack in other respects.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You do not mean that, Jean, and yet I like to hear you say it.
