used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
react verbally
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
Costeclar
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From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
characterized by great determination
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
Favoral's
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From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
Gilberte
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From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
isn't
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From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
Mlle
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From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
a particular point in time
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
which person or people
From this reading He was spared the embarrassment of an answer, by the servant, who came in, bringing in tea.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading However infatuated he might be with his own merits, he had been compelled to surrender to evidence, and to acknowledge that he had not exactly succeeded with Mlle. Gilberte.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading He accepted a cup; and after two or three anecdotes, judging that he had done enough for a first visit, he withdrew, and a moment later they heard his carriage driving off at full gallop.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But then,” said she, “it isn’t a wife that you are looking for: it is an accomplice.”
