aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
deceives
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From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
else
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From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
every person
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
set up or found
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
immoraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrəl/
deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
of great significance or value
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
larcenynounUS /ˈlɑːrsəni/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
Lecamus
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From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
Longuet
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From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
held or filled or in use
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be said that we have judged hastily, and have not allowed him to plead extenuating circumstances.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The little that we know of him does not effect our sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
Théophraste
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From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _An Appeal for Help_ |THE important events of this story and its hero have occupied us to such an extent that we have not found time to present Monsieur Lecamus as he should be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The place that he occupies in the house of Longuet, which is eminently immoral; the cynicism with which he deceives an innocent soul; the little danger that he seems to run in accomplishing the larceny— these are good reasons why we have deferred showing our contempt for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The principal one, and the one which it would be well for us to dwell upon, is that he really liked Théophraste above everybody else.
