used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
how long something has existed
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During my visit I had met her at times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
confederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a female human offspring
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my visit I had met her at times.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
a social unit living together
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a young female
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During my visit I had met her at times.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
how
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From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading During my visit I had met her at times.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
and nothing more
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading During my visit I had met her at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During my visit I had met her at times.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She was as desirable a partner for life as any, prince or peasant, could have wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
at the time that
From this reading MY FIRST ENGAGEMENT I had been in Paris about three weeks when it came to the mind of Don Carlos that he could arrange an excellent marriage for me.
which person or people
From this reading Any of my readers who know how marriages are managed in France and Spain could not be surprised that his liking for me personally prompted this kind thought.
belonging to which person
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
a late time of life
From this reading Without my knowledge, but with the aid of my cousin's wife and other feminine confederates, he had selected a charming girl, some seventeen years of age, the only daughter of a rich financier, scion of an old French family, whose wife was a Spaniard.
