used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he sat meditating.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
Bavoil
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From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
dearly loved
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
disproportionnoun
lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
Durtal
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From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
Gevresin
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From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
Jeanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
without good reason
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
Matel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading And he sat meditating.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And he sat meditating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
VenerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is quite unintelligible," said he to himself, "is the disproportion between the promises made to her by Jesus and the results achieved.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "But it is a biography that is not easy to deal with or that can be lightly handled," said Durtal to himself, as he arranged the notes he had collected by degrees as bearing on this Venerable woman.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yes, I know when I confessed in her presence that I did not yet know of which Saint I might write the history, Madame Bavoil--dear Madame Bavoil, as the Abbe Gevresin calls her--exclaimed: 'The life of Jeanne de Matel!
