acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
ArtificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
ForcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Force was out of the question.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
HospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
Manon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Force was out of the question.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Force was out of the question.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I employed great part of the time in devising schemes for relieving Manon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Artifice was the only resource; but the goddess of invention herself could not have told me how to begin.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I felt persuaded that her prison was even more inaccessible than mine had been.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I felt the impossibility of working in the dark, and therefore postponed the further consideration of my schemes until I could acquire some knowledge of the internal arrangements of the Hospital, in which she was confined.
