adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
Basile
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From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
che
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
cionounUS /ˌsiːaɪˈoʊ/
a federation of North American industrial unions that merged with the American Federation of Labor in 1955
From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
dopo
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
enounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
Fleury
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From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
forbore
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From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
gioire
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
ilnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
mal
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
nasce
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
NenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
Quello
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
soffrire
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading His dependence was just, and not likely to be disappointed; for he had given his son an education suitable to his condition in life.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
Tracassier
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From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
v'annoja
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
vero
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
Victoire
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From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
virtude
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From this reading "Ne mal cio che v'annoja, Quello e vero gioire Che nasce da virtude dopo il soffrire."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her conduct towards M. Tracassier increased his esteem and attachment; but he forbore to declare his affection, because he could not, consistently with prudence, or with gratitude to his father, think of marrying, now that he was not able to maintain a wife and family.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Basile had not seen without emotion the various instances of goodness which Victoire showed during the illness of Sister Frances.
wrestedverbUS /ˈrestɪd/
past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The honest earnings of many years of service had been wrested from the old steward at the time the Chateau de Fleury was seized, and he now depended on the industry of his son for the daily support of his age.
