used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
a cherished desire
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
fearless and daring
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
debatesnounUS /dəˈbeɪts/
plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
to a considerable degree
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her soft hold upon Mainwaring loosened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her soft hold upon Mainwaring loosened.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading Her soft hold upon Mainwaring loosened.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
Lucretia's
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From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
Mainwaring
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From this reading Her soft hold upon Mainwaring loosened.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
millionnaires
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From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
absolutely essential
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
many times at short intervals
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
parvenus
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From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
repineverb
express discontent
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
rooftopsnounUS /ˈruːftɑːps/
plural of “rooftop” — the top of a (usually flat) roof
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
roveverbUS /roʊv/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her soft hold upon Mainwaring loosened.
speculatorsnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her soft hold upon Mainwaring loosened.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading More often and more bitterly now did his discontented glance, in his way homeward, rove to the rooftops of the rural member for the town; more eagerly did he read the parliamentary debates; more heavily did he sigh at the thought of eloquence denied a vent, and ambition delayed in its career.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
at the time that
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ceased to consult her upon business; he began to repine that the partner of his lot could have little sympathy with his dreams.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her knowledge of the speculators of Paris instructed her pictures of bold ingenuity creating sudden wealth; she spoke of fortunes made in a day,--of parvenus bursting into millionnaires; of wealth as the necessary instrument of ambition, as the arch ruler of the civilized world.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading When arrived at this state of mind, Lucretia's conversation took a more worldly, a more practical turn.
