used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Abbondio uttered not a word.
Abbondio
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From this reading Don Abbondio uttered not a word.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
react verbally
From this reading “You do not answer,” resumed the cardinal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading “You do not answer,” resumed the cardinal.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You do not answer,” resumed the cardinal.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Abbondio uttered not a word.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
encouragesverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
something that is lost
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
not any; not one
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Abbondio uttered not a word.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
others
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From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
continue talking
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “You do not answer,” resumed the cardinal.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
unfashionableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
not in accord with or not following current fashion
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
communicated in words
From this reading Don Abbondio uttered not a word.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the reflection that these things were said by a man who practised what he preached, encourages us to proceed in our relation.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
which person or people
From this reading It must be confessed that we ourselves, who have nothing to fear but the criticisms of our readers, feel a degree of repugnance in thus urging the unfashionable precepts of charity, courage, indefatigable solicitude for others, and unlimited sacrifice of self.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Don Abbondio uttered not a word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Ah! if you had followed the dictates of charity and duty, whatever had been the result, you would now have been at no loss for a reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You do not answer,” resumed the cardinal.
