adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
Aurelia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
Dante'snounUS /ˈdæntiz/
possessive form of “dante” — an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
disloyaladjectiveUS /dɪˈslɔɪəl/
showing lack of love for your country
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
Donati
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
EFFECTnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
Germma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
hot-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
MIDNIGHTnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
Provenzano
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From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
SEQUELnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
Siena
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From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
UNREHEARSEDadjectiveUS /ənriːhɜːrst/
with little or no preparation or forethought
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My only consolation is that my performances have been exemplary, since punishment has ever followed hot-foot upon the offence.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
Virginia'snounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjəz/
possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading My resolution was indeed my final offering at the shrine of mystical love; it was to be an act comparable with Dante's--who, loving Beatrice, married Germma Donati, and proved the reality of his tie by making her the mother of many children.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Never mind whether I believed this to be due to Aurelia, and that it was the strongest testimony I could give her of my love--this did not, in my opinion, make me disloyal to my wife, because the very act of pleasing her involved the putting out of mind that dear mistress of my heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let it be observed that on the eve of my public appearance upon the scene in Siena with the rest of the company, I was resolved, and had fortified myself with a solemn vow to the Madonna of Provenzano, to return to Virginia's side and act, if I did not feel, the part of her faithful and assiduous husband.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MY UNREHEARSED EFFECT AND ITS MIDNIGHT SEQUEL I do not know whether any other man in the world has been so unfortunate as I in making resolutions and finding opportunities to break them, but I am persuaded none can have made more abundant use of his occasions.
