used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
Clara
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
despotismnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
one or the other of two
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
Francois
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
not any; not one
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
for a short time
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Some observations made on the subject, drew from him a confession of the extraordinary passion she had inspired.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After laughing at his folly, she dismissed him, and thought of him no more; but shortly after was informed that he had circulated reports highly injurious to her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After he had attended her some time she perceived that his lessons were considerably lengthened and that he chose for his themes the most amorous and affectionate pieces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Cape Francois._ To give you some idea of the despotism that reigns in this country, I must relate an event which, though it originated with Clara, was certainly carried farther than she either expected or desired.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On our arrival here she engaged a young Frenchman to give her lessons in his language, which she spoke tolerably before, but in which she wished to acquire perfection.
