used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
Antoine
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From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
Chaulieu
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From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
how
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From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
Jacques
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From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
immediately past
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
not any; not one
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
others
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From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
by chance
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
presumptiveadjectiveUS /priˈzʌmptɪv/
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So interesting a case, too, furnishing such ample occasion for passion, pathos, indignation!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, at last, was the opportunity he had sighed for.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But Antoine de Chaulieu entertained no doubt of his guilt, and the speech he composed was certainly well calculated to carry that conviction into the bosom of others.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The evidence against Jacques, it is true, was altogether presumptive; there was no proof whatever that he had committed the crime; and for his own part, he stoutly denied it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And how eminently fortunate that the speech which he set himself with ardor to prepare would be delivered in the presence of the father and brother of his mistress, and perhaps of the lady herself.
