used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
benignantadjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
Cartouchenoun
a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
else
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From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
Fifi
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From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
Fifi's
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From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
highest in quality
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
take in marriage
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
without much difficulty
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
express in words
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
a special situation
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fifi knew, in her own way, that there is a kinship among all honest souls--and that thus the Holy Father was near of kin to Cartouche.
which person or people
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It had been so easy to tell him all about Cartouche and herself--and he had comprehended it so readily; just the same, thought Fifi, as if he himself had lived and worked and struggled as she and Cartouche had lived and worked and struggled.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And besides, she had an instinctive feeling that the Holy Father would understand better than any one else in the world why she wished to marry Cartouche.
yearnedverbUS /jɜːrnd/
past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading THE POPE WINS Now, Fifi really intended to go out to Fontainebleau the next day to see the Holy Father, for, although she cared little for the opinion of the world in general, she had been deeply impressed by the benignant old man, and she secretly yearned for his approval.
but in spite of that
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading That tender, serene soul of the old man, who cherished the affections of his youth and who had sounded the depths and measured the heights of human grandeur and yet esteemed love the greatest thing in the world, would understand a simple, loving heart like Fifi’s.
