used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
Favoral
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From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
Fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
Gilberte
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From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Accordingly, M. Favoral could not help respecting her to a degree; and, when he was in fine humor, he called her the Empress Gilberte.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
express in words
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
untruthnounUS /ənˈtruːθ/
a false statement
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
at the time that
From this reading Never, when her own interests were alone at stake, had she stooped to an untruth.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
belonging to which person
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whilst her mother and her brother lied with that quiet impudence of the slave, whose sole weapon is duplicity, Gilberte preserved a sullen silence.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And if complicity was imposed upon her by circumstances, if she had to maintain a falsehood, each word cost her such a painful effort, that her features became visibly altered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fearlessly, and whatever might be the result, “That is the fact,” she would say.
