adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
Colonna
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From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
desertersnounUS /ˈdezərtərz/
plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
how
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From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
inconsiderably
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From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
Lothair
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From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was a person of so much influence, she said, and of such great judgment and resource.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
Theodora
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From this reading Theodora had been far more communicative during their journey back than in that of her departure.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading they found that the force had been not inconsiderably increased in their absence, while the tidings of the disposition of the Italian army brought by the recruits and the deserters from the royal standard, cherished the hopes of the troops, and stimulated their desire for action.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without going into detail, she mentioned more than once to Lothair how relieved she felt by Colonna accepting the mission to Paris.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She was less absorbed, and had resumed that serene yet even sympathizing character which was one of her charms.
