used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
a quantity of money
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
(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 He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
candornounUS /ˈkændər/
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
discoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
Favoral's
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From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
Maxence
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From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
Mme
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From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
cut with a saw
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
not in physical motion
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
believed likely
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
a special situation
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not have taken steps better calculated to exalt still more Mme. Favoral’s blind tenderness.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She forgave him every thing when she saw of what treatment he was the object.
at the time that
From this reading When she heard that Maxence had a mistress, she had been rudely shocked in her most cherished feelings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had retained a certain amount of spite against him on account of disorders, which, in her candor, she had never suspected.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is never without a secret jealousy that a mother discovers that a woman has robbed her of her son’s heart.
