adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
Aurelia
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From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
Aurelia's
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From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
BLISSnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
Carnesecchi
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From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
PREPAREverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If I had thought to confuse him by any such reproach-- which I had not--I should have been quickly undeceived.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was brought about by Father Carnesecchi, to whom I applied for it after my visit to the convent and reception of the note of forgiveness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I PREPARE FOR BLISS I must return to the natural order of my history, and relate my first interview with Aurelia in order that I may prepare the reader for the last.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Father Carnesecchi at once admitted that he had withheld, for what seemed very proper reasons, the fact of Aurelia's arrival.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had a great respect for the good man, and owed him much for his kindness to me in my hour of need, but, as I never had the knack of concealing my feelings, I could not help showing him, I suppose, that I was aware that my mistress had been a week in Florence without my suspecting it.
