used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading “No, this is no longer bearable!” he exclaimed.
common-sense
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From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
power to direct or determine
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
divisible by two
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “No, this is no longer bearable!” he exclaimed.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
highest in quality
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, this is no longer bearable!” he exclaimed.
for more time
From this reading “No, this is no longer bearable!” he exclaimed.
Maxence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
not any; not one
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The most frightful dramas of the criminal courts have often had no other origin.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “No, this is no longer bearable!” he exclaimed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gleam of common-sense had enabled him to control his indignation, and to remain silent.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had understood, that, at the first word, his father’s fury would have turned against him; and then what might have happened?
