used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
anew
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
(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 Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
Andermatt's
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From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
Avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
Chatel-Guyon
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From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
without doubt or question
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
one or the other of two
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
how
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From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
inflameverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪm/
cause inflammation in
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
go away from a place
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
Oriol
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From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
practically-minded
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From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
Père
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From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
Royat
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From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
a male human offspring
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
the season of growth
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
TestnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Test and an Avowal Père Oriol and his son had remained for a long time chatting after the girls had gone to bed.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore, they asked themselves by what course of action they could kindle into frenzy the banker's ardor; they conjured up combinations of imaginary companies covering his offers, a succession of clumsy schemes, the defects of which they felt, without succeeding in inventing more ingenious ones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like the cautious, practically-minded peasants that they were, they weighed all the chances carefully, understanding very clearly that in a country in which mineral springs gushed out along all the streams, it was not advisable to repel by an exaggerated demand this unexpected enthusiast, the like of whom they might never find again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Stirred up and excited by Andermatt's proposal, they were considering how they could inflame his desire more effectually without compromising their own interests.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading And at the same time it would not do either to leave entirely in his hands this spring, which might, some day, yield a flood of liquid money, Royat and Chatel-Guyon serving as a precedent for them.
