used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
Amalia
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From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
any thing at all
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
for the reason that
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
without doubt or question
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
Conde
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From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
one or the other of two
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
else
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From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
foundlingnounUS /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
Grandeenoun
a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
how
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From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
JOSEFINA
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From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
no person; not anyone
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
being perceived or observed
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
Onis
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From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
and nothing more
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
cut with a saw
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
SLEEPSnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOSEFINA SLEEPS The noble Grandee easily guessed the author of his disgrace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The same pride arrested the course of his bitter thoughts by making the most of this consideration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
umbragenounUS /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As soon as he read the anonymous letter and recovered his self-command, his suspicions fell upon the Conde de Onis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this he was only influenced by the likeness that he now clearly saw between him and the foundling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For either his excessive pride had blinded his eyes, or else because Amalia had known how to keep him deceived, he had never noticed anything between them beyond a cool, conventional friendship at which nobody could have taken umbrage.
