adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
attainments
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From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
Douai
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From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
ElectoraladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektərəl/
of or relating to elections
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
Emmanuel
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From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
entwines
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From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
garlands
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From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
inspector-general
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From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
keepsnounUS /kiːps/
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
Solis
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From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Marguerite continued to keep watch over her father’s material comfort, aided in the sweet task by Emmanuel.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Monsieur de Solis, who had long held an appointment as inspector-general of the University, resigned those functions to enjoy his happiness more freely, and remained at Douai where every one did such homage to his character and attainments that his name was proposed as candidate for the Electoral college whenever he should reach the required age.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No couple ever afforded a better illustration of the complete, acknowledged, spotless felicity which all women cherish in their dreams.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading The noble girl received from the hands of love that most envied of all garlands, the wreath that happiness entwines and constancy keeps ever fresh.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The union of two beings so courageous in the trials of life, who had loved each other through years with so sacred an affection, drew forth the respectful admiration of the whole community.
