used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
assertionsnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃənz/
plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
deem to be
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
dearly loved
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
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 may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
give expression to
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
immediately past
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
not any; not one
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
not one, and not any
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
term of address for a man
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
VALMONT
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From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
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From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading Miss Valmont's mode of expression is strong and vehement.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading My time, Sir, had not probably been spent to as much advantage as it might have been, but I dare venture to pronounce it not totally thrown away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
which person or people
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I flatter myself you will rely on this assurance, and consider the assertions of your lovely niece as romantic as they really are.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She may call the early union of our affections a marriage, for _I know of none other_.--No, Sir; however my wishes might urge me forward, however painful the struggle might be and was betwixt my love of her and my duty to you, I sacrificed my hopes in my obedience.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Dear Sir, An attempt would be vain to express my astonishment at the contents of your last favour, or my concern at your supposing me guilty of so flagrant a commission of ingratitude to him, who has been my more than father.
