used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
subject to appointment
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
Camors
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From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
centralizationnounUS /ˌsentrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
the act of consolidating power under a central control
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
centralizedadjectiveUS /ˈsentrəlaɪzd/
drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading He therefore reserved for him the triumph of his gradual conversion.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
decentralizationnounUS /dɪˌsentrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
decentralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentrəlaɪzd/
withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He therefore reserved for him the triumph of his gradual conversion.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
a man of refinement
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading He therefore reserved for him the triumph of his gradual conversion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
like better; value more highly
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
Rameures
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From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He therefore reserved for him the triumph of his gradual conversion.
scrupled
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From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
express in speech
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
Tecle
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From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But his Parisian instinct induced him to prefer the former.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore reserved for him the triumph of his gradual conversion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He therefore reserved for him the triumph of his gradual conversion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
at the time that
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading To M. de Camors, in principle it was a matter of perfect indifference whether France was centralized or decentralized.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In spite of this preference, he would not have scrupled to adopt the opinions of M. des Rameures, had not his own fine tact shown him that the proud old gentleman was not to be won by submission.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Be that as it might, it was neither of centralization nor of decentralization that the young Count proposed to speak to Madame de Tecle, when, at the appointed hour, he presented himself before her.
