Chapter V · Chapter 5

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

(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 She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

many times at short intervals

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

intense and profound fear

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

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From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

by chance

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

a male human offspring

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading She had, indeed, consulted various persons on the subject in the strictest confidence.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have already seen that she had told Lotta Luxa and her son, and she had, of course, complained frequently on the matter to her husband.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She declared to her husband and son that all Prague were already talking of the horror, forgetting, perhaps, that any knowledge which Prague had on the subject must have come from herself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

which person or people

From this reading She had unbosomed herself to one or two trusty female friends who lived near her, and she had applied for advice and assistance to two priests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The more Madame Zamenoy thought of the terrible tidings which had reached her, the more determined did she become to prevent the degradation of the connection with which she was threatened.