adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
Andre-Louis
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From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
assignverbUS /əˈsaɪn/
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
Chapelier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
EpictetusnounUS /ˌepɪkˈtiːtəs/
Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
excellingverbUS /ekˈselɪŋ/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
fitternounUS /ˈfɪtər/
someone who fits a garment to a particular person
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading It is a humiliating reflection.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It is a humiliating reflection.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
Scaramouchenoun
a stock character in commedia dell'arte depicted as a boastful coward
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It does not, however, console me to have been cast for a part so contemptible, to find myself excelling ever in the art of running away.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
warringadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading It seems to be my part always to stir up strife and then to slip away before I am caught in the crash of the warring elements I have aroused.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I seek consolation in the reminder of Epictetus (do you ever read Epictetus?) that we are but actors in a play of such a part as it may please the Director to assign us.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You may agree,” wrote Andre-Louis from Paris to Le Chapelier, in a letter which survives, “that it is to be regretted I should definitely have discarded the livery of Scaramouche, since clearly there could be no livery fitter for my wear.
