completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
anew
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
Chapelain
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From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
permission to do something
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
Favoral
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From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
good-fortune
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From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
something that is lost
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
Mme
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From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
swindledverbUS /ˈswɪndəld/
past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
carry out
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
Thaller
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From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He certainly felt deeply the loss of his money; but the idea that he had been swindled for the benefit of some clever rascal was absolutely insupportable to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
we'd
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From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “If we were wise,” he said again, “we’d do this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old lawyer’s small eyes were shining with unusual brilliancy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mme. Favoral would take these fifteen thousand francs, and we would go together, she and I, to see M. de Thaller.”
