used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
Abbé
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From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
a social unit living together
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
flatteries
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From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
Margot's
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From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Shall I own that Margot's story affected me in a very different manner from what the good Abbé had intended it should?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My reflections took a very different form, and turned entirely upon the dangers of the career she had adopted,--perils which, from what I could collect of her character, were extremely likely to assail her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could neither sympathize with the outraged pride of the old Marquis, the offended dignity of family, nor with the insulted honor of the sacred vocation she had abandoned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What temptations would not assail her,--by what flatteries would she not be beset!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was young, beautiful, gifted, and ambitious; and, above all, she was friendless.
