used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
(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 Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
depravedadjectiveUS /diˈpreɪvd/
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
divisible by two
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
the state of being honored
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
ingloriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
the act of departing
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
something that is lost
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
not any; not one
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
on one occasion
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
Renaldo
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From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
only a very short time before
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
not in physical motion
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
ungratefullyadverb
in an ungrateful manner
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
at the time that
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
which person or people
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her behaviour, at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection, was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency, that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment, even while she loaded me with protestations of love.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Is it possible,” said he, “that Renaldo can still retain the least sentiment of regard for a fickle woman, by whom he has been so ungratefully forsaken and so unjustly scorned?
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When a woman’s heart is once depraved, she bids adieu to all restraint;—she preserves no measures.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Is it possible he can be so disturbed by the loss of a creature who is herself lost to all virtue and decorum?—Time and reflection, my worthy friend, will cure you of that inglorious malady.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And the future misconduct of that imprudent damsel will, doubtless, contribute to the recovery of your peace.
