used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
Chazeul
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From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
d'Albret
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From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
one or the other of two
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
divisible by two
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
gamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
held dear
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Chazeul was affecting to be her own partner in the game, his mother, as his confederate, was employing all her art against her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole of that day, the Marchioness was busy in every part of the château, preparing all means for the attainment of her object.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, she was dealing with her weak brother, now with the servants, now with the priest; and it was with no cold and lifeless calculation that she acted, but even with more interest than the mere promotion of her son's views could have inspired.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
a late time of life
From this reading She was in her element; she loved the exercise of her cunning; she took a delight in the act; it gave her excitement, in which to her was life; for all her days had been passed from very early years, either in the fine workings of intrigue, or in stormy passions and the struggles of the mind.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Poor Rose d'Albret was like an inexperienced youth, playing for a high stake against a numerous party of unprincipled gamblers.
