agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
in addition
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
cannot
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From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But, Sir, your further charge is without foundation.
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
deservings
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From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
emanating from God
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But, Sir, your further charge is without foundation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But, Sir, your further charge is without foundation.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
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 GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
indignitiesnounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/
plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
immediately past
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
and nothing more
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
pennyless
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From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
precludesverbUS /prɪˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
the act of punishing
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
ratifyverbUS /ˈrætəfaɪ/
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
express in words
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
ScoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
Sibella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
term of address for a man
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
a male human offspring
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I could offer many excuses, Sir, for my first fault; but it is now too late.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading GEORGE VALMONT FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT Since, Sir, you have extended my punishment to the utmost, I can incur no heavier penalty by thus intruding myself before you.
VALMONT
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From this reading FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY Scoundrel, By means I cannot divine, Sibella has escaped me.
Valmont's
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From this reading I have neither any concern in, nor any knowledge of Miss Valmont's flight; and, further to prove that I would have obeyed you if I could, I shall refuse to protect her.--Indeed, Sir, your last letter has driven me immediately to ratify an engagement that precludes the possibility of any further intercourse with Miss Valmont. I remain, Sir, Your unhappy and repentant son, CLEMENT MONTGOMERY
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only, I must say your harshness and severity drove us to that measure, which, in justice to myself, I must also inform you Miss Valmont proposed, and with which I but reluctantly complied.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, Sir, your further charge is without foundation.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beg at my gates if you dare!--The worst of indignities are better than your deservings.--You seal your union under happy auspices.--I give you joy.--Would I could give you destruction!
but in spite of that
From this reading It delights me to think she is not yet nineteen, and that you are pennyless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have no doubt you or some of your diabolical agents are concerned in the business.--The deed, Sir, I have burned.--Your draught of it must help to amuse you.
