adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
Brohl
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From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
Camille
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From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
Cormeilles
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From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
derivingnounUS /dərˈaɪvɪŋ/
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
freaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
good-fortune
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From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
Langis
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From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
Larinski
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From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
Moriaz
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From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
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 He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
procrastinations
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From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
rancournoun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
UnquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew, however, that there was need for controlling his temper, his impressions, his rancour; and, if he ceased to do so for a moment, it was because he counted upon deriving advantage therefrom.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Unquestionably, he had experienced intense displeasure at encountering M. Camille Langis at Cormeilles; he had, doubtless, very particular and very personal reasons for not liking him.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was impatient to enter into possession, to feel his good-fortune sheltered from all hazards; delays, procrastinations, long waiting, displeased and irritated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In all that Samuel Brohl did, even in his wildest freaks, there was somewhat of calculation, or contrivance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He suspected M. Moriaz of purposely putting his shoulder to the wheel of time, and of preparing a contract that would completely tie the hands of Count Larinski.
