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From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
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From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
(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 On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
cholic
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From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
effaceverbUS /ɪˈfeɪs/
remove completely from recognition or memory
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
flatteries
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From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
the force of workers available
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
Mettrie
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From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
a state of acute pain
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this evening, however, Voltaire was sad and suffering, and felt all the effects of the king's Prussian spleen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
propel through the air
From this reading Though he said nothing, he thought-- "He may throw the skin[4] of La Mettrie away when he chooses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
Trajan'snounUS /ˈtreɪdʒənz/
possessive form of “trajan” — Roman Emperor and adoptive son of Nerva; extended the Roman Empire to the east and conducted an extensive program of building (53-117)
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
precisely as stated
From this reading On that very morning La Mettrie had told him of the fatal remark of Frederick, which replaced a feigned friendship by a real animosity, which each of these great men felt for each other.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
at the time that
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a moment of silence, during which the clock struck twelve.[3] Ordinarily, Voltaire was able to restore the tone of conversation, when a cloud passed over Trajan's brow, and to efface the bad impression of the other guests.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let him be ill tempered and suffer as he will, but I have the cholic, and all his flatteries will not cure it."
