used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
anew
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
endeavouring
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From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
a young female
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
destroyed or killed
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
a social unit living together
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
as might be expected
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
not any; not one
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
and nothing more
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
proselytiseverb
convert to another faith or religion
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
Rafaravavy
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From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
Ranavalona
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From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
soft-hearted
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From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She did not indeed go about endeavouring to proselytise the household, for she was naturally timid, soft-hearted, and meek, but she made no attempt to conceal her opinions and her sympathy with the persecuted Christians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading This time the queen noted the tone, and sharply ordered her minister to be gone and do her bidding.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
in the direction of
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
precisely as stated
From this reading The prime minister again gave vent to a very slight touch of sarcasm as he replied, "I think it is Rafaravavy."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
which person or people
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, Rafaravavy was a lady of the palace, as we have said, and a great favourite with her royal mistress, but the queen's affection for the girl had been severely tested since the latter showed symptoms of a leaning towards the Christian religion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is probable that Ranavalona would have cared little as to what her favourite thought about Christianity if she had only kept quiet, but Rafaravavy was one of those earnest straightforward souls who are prone to act in accordance with their conscientious beliefs without regard to consequences.
