adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
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 His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
recommencementnoun
beginning again
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
scholasticadjectiveUS /skəˈlæstɪk/
of or relating to schools
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
St
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From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
Sulpice
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From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
Tiberge
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From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His merits, which were not unknown to the bishop of the diocese, procured him the promise of a living from that prelate before our departure.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading On this occasion he gave me some of the wisest, which tended less to divert me from my project, than to convince me of my good father's sound judgment and discretion.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He declared that his intention ever was to leave his children free to choose a profession, and that in whatever manner I should dispose of myself, all he wished to reserve was the right of aiding me with his counsel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "However, Tiberge continuing to pay me frequent visits in order to strengthen me in the purpose with which he had inspired me, I took an opportunity of opening the subject to my father.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "The recommencement of the scholastic year being at hand, Tiberge and I agreed to enter ourselves together at St. Sulpice, he to pursue his theological studies, and I to begin mine.
