16th
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From this reading "D----, 16th Dec., 18----.
18
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From this reading "D----, 16th Dec., 18----.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
Baptistine
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From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
(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 To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
Boischevron
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From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE BROTHER DESCRIBED BY THE SISTER.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BROTHER DESCRIBED BY THE SISTER.
cannot
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From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
dearly loved
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
DecnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading "D----, 16th Dec., 18----.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE BROTHER DESCRIBED BY THE SISTER.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
divisible by two
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
give expression to
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This letter is in our possession.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
Mlle
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From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This letter is in our possession.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading This letter is in our possession.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE BROTHER DESCRIBED BY THE SISTER.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
subordinatedverbUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪtɪd/
past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROTHER DESCRIBED BY THE SISTER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter is in our possession.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
Viscountessnoun
a wife or widow of a viscount
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To give an idea of the domestic life of the Bishop of D----, and the manner in which these two saintly women subordinated their actions, their thoughts, even their feminine instincts, which were easily startled, to the habits and intentions of the Bishop, before he required to express them in words, we cannot do better than copy here a letter from Mlle Baptistine to the Viscountess de Boischevron, her friend of childhood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MY DEAR MADAME,--Not a day passes in which we do not talk about you.
