used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
Bertha
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From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
confined by bonds
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
Brévannes
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From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
CORRESPONDENCEnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
a young female
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
Hansfeld
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From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
Hansfeld's
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From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
Hôtel
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From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
engage in
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
and nothing more
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
Paula
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From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
perfidiousadjective
tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
Raimond
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From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
ReflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
unusual or striking
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
at the time that
From this reading When she reflected on the proposition he had made of presenting Bertha to her, Paula experienced singular resentment.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In vain Paula had attempted to make Iris explain herself, she had been obstinately silent after having merely replied,-- "Reflect well, godmother, and you will understand me."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In the first place, knowing Arnold's love for Madame de Brévannes, she had wished to play a perfidious and wicked trick on De Brévannes, hoping at the same time to enjoy De Hansfeld's confusion when recognised by Bertha, for Paula was ignorant that Arnold had disclosed his real name and rank to Pierre Raimond.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
in the company of; together with
From this reading CORRESPONDENCE Madame de Hansfeld returned extremely satisfied with her interview with De Brévannes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When she told Iris of the expected introduction of Madame de Brévannes at the Hôtel Lambert, the gipsy girl exclaimed, with a bound of joy,-- "Now you have nothing more to desire; your wishes shall be realised whenever you please to give me the signal."
