used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YOUNG STEPHEN AND FELIX.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
Drusilla
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From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
Drusilla's
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From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
ensnaring
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From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
FELIX
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From this reading YOUNG STEPHEN AND FELIX.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
insinuatesverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪts/
third-person singular of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
a course of conduct
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
Simon'snounUS /ˈsaɪmənz/
possessive form of “simon” — one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading He easily awakens Drusilla's jealousy, and she, with her own motives, enters into Simon's present proposals.
sorcerernounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/
A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading YOUNG STEPHEN AND FELIX.
not in physical motion
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
temptsverbUS /tempts/
third-person singular of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tempts her to think of ensnaring the emperor with her charms.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He insinuates into her mind the idea of making away with Felix on the ground of his being an obstacle in her path to success With this in view, he forms suddenly a plot to convict Felix in his wife's eyes of infidelity to herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Drusilla has a confidential conference with Simon the sorcerer, now recovered, though still weak.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG STEPHEN AND FELIX.
