affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
(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 He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
well in the past; former
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They failed.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
Feodoreff's
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From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
Ivan
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From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
immediately past
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
Nathalie's
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From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
REGNANTadjective
exercising power or authority
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
savorverbUS /ˈseɪvər/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They failed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
TOSCA
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From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He made all the familiar efforts: tried every resource known to him of old.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TOSCA REGNANT During the weeks immediately succeeding this last repulse, Ivan suffered as he had suffered in the early days of Nathalie's marriage.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was not easy for him to comprehend why Madame Feodoreff's letter should affect him so bitterly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Not only had his tranquillity departed; not only had his work been turned from joy to drudgery; not only was the pleasant savor of his quiet existence gone; nay: physically, mentally, he felt himself sick, and in want.
