Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

(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 "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

properly deserved

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

look down on with disdain

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the quality of being honest

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

with honesty

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

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From this reading LYTTELTON.

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From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

used to form the superlative

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

by chance

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

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From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

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From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

well expressed and to the point

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

in or at the place that

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nothing appeared to her a trifle that could tend to form the habits of temper, truth, honesty, order, and industry;--habits which are to be early induced, not by solemn precepts, but by practical lessons.

which person or people

From this reading At the end of the time prescribed, the judges, including Victoire herself, who was the most severe of them all, agreed she had justly deserved her reward.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

but in spite of that

From this reading Maurice obtained his wish; and Victoire's temper never relapsed into its former bad habits--so powerful is the effect of a well-chosen motive!--Perhaps the historian may be blamed for dwelling on such trivial anecdotes; yet a lady, who was accustomed to the conversation of deep philosophers and polished courtiers, listened without disdain to these simple annals.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You she preferr'd to all the gay resorts, Where female vanity might wish to shine, The pomp of cities, and the pride of courts."