adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
BalzacnounUS /bɑːlˈzæk/
French novelist; he portrays the complexity of 19th century French society (1799-1850)
From this reading Balzac says he doesn't.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does man ever reform?
doesn't
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From this reading Balzac says he doesn't.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Does man ever reform?
ExamplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Balzac says he doesn't.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Does man ever reform?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading Does man ever reform?
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Balzac says he doesn't.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
situateverbUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪt/
determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Examples of "reformed characters" were frequently pointed out to me--indeed, our village, situate a few miles from a small seaport town, seemed to be peculiarly rich in such.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as my experience goes, it agrees with that of Balzac--a fact the admirers of that author are at liberty to make what use of they please.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When I was young and accustomed to take my views of life from people who were older than myself, and who knew better, so they said, I used to believe that he did.
